Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parent of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent requires a clarification of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Nausea and vomiting are typically associated with hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) not hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia usually presents with symptoms like sweating shakiness confusion and hunger.