Ati nur223g paediatrics sect 2 final proctored exam
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating on the questions the nurse is asking. The nurse checks the adolescent's blood glucose level and identifies a value of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Deep, rapid respirations, known as Kussmaul respirations, are typically associated with hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis, not hypoglycemia. B. Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, as the body releases adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels, leading to an increased heart rate. C. Polyuria is associated with hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia. D. Dry, flushed skin is typically a sign of dehydration or hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
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