Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The emergency department nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HHNS who has a blood glucose of 680 mg/dL. Which question should the nurse ask the client to determine the cause of this acute complication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Infections are a common trigger for HHNS, precipitating hyperglycemia. Insulin timing, meal timing, and diabetes duration are less directly causative.