Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The nurse provides information to a client diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Which manifestations resulting from a blood glucose level less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L) should the nurse include in the information? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,D,E
Rationale
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a blood glucose level less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L). Clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia include hunger, sweating, weakness, nervousness, cool clammy skin, blurred vision or double vision, tachycardia, and palpitations. Increased urinary output is a manifestation of hyperglycemia.