Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing information for the client with type 1 DM. The nurse concludes that the client may be experiencing the Somogyi phenomenon, as evidenced by which finding?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The nurse should conclude that the low blood glucose in the middle of the night (45-62 mg/dL) and a rebound morning hyperglycemia (200-305 mg/dL) are signs of Somogyi phenomenon, also known as Somogyi effect.