Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Bradycardia. Hypoglycemia can lead to decreased heart rate due to inadequate glucose supply to the heart. This can result in bradycardia. Dry mucous membranes (A) are more indicative of dehydration. Polyuria (B) is excessive urination, which is not a common manifestation of hypoglycemia. "Poria" (C) is not a recognized medical term. Therefore, the correct manifestation to include in teaching about hypoglycemia in a child with diabetes mellitus is bradycardia.