Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitusA 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
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because feeling shaky is a common symptom of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) in diabetes. This indicates the parents understand the importance of recognizing and responding to low blood sugar levels promptly. Choice B is incorrect because nausea and vomiting are more commonly associated with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) rather than hypoglycemia. Choice C is incorrect because sweating is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. Choice D is incorrect because the onset of low blood glucose typically occurs rapidly rather than slowly in diabetes.