Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B: My son might complain of feeling shaky when he has a low blood glucose level.
Rationale: Shaking or feeling shaky is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, which occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low. This statement indicates that the parents understand the signs of low blood glucose and can respond promptly to prevent complications.
Incorrect Choices:
A: The onset of low blood glucose usually occurs slowly - This statement is incorrect as the onset of hypoglycemia can be sudden and rapid, especially in children with diabetes.
C: Sweating can occur with hyperglycemia - Sweating is a symptom more commonly associated with hypoglycemia rather than hyperglycemia.
D: My son might have nausea and vomiting with hypoglycemia - Nausea and vomiting are less common symptoms of hypoglycemia compared to shakiness.
Rationale: Shaking or feeling shaky is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, which occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low. This statement indicates that the parents understand the signs of low blood glucose and can respond promptly to prevent complications.
Incorrect Choices:
A: The onset of low blood glucose usually occurs slowly - This statement is incorrect as the onset of hypoglycemia can be sudden and rapid, especially in children with diabetes.
C: Sweating can occur with hyperglycemia - Sweating is a symptom more commonly associated with hypoglycemia rather than hyperglycemia.
D: My son might have nausea and vomiting with hypoglycemia - Nausea and vomiting are less common symptoms of hypoglycemia compared to shakiness.