Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
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
C
Rationale
Diaphoresis (sweating) is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic nervous system activation, unlike fruity breath (hyperglycemia) or polyuria (hyperglycemia).