Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is diaphoretic, has a heart rate of 92/min, and reports palpitations. The client states, 'I went for my morning run and feel exhausted.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, common in type 1 diabetes post-exercise. Asking about insulin adjustment (B) identifies potential causes. Routine exercise (A), avoiding carbs (C), or normalizing symptoms (D) ignores the issue.