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    Ati Rn Paediatrics 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Tremors: Tremors can be a sign of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), not typically hyperglycaemia.B. Pallor: Pallor can be a general sign of illness and may not be specific to hyperglycaemia.C. Thirst: Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) causes the body to lose fluids through urine excretion. This can lead to dehydration and thirst as the body tries to compensate by pulling fluid from cellsD. Sweating: Sweating can occur with both hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, so it's not a specific indicator.

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