A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of feeling shaky and nervous. This patient has a history of type 2 diabetes and alcohol use. He admits to drinking two beers before coming into the clinic. What should the nurse assess the patient for?
a. Alcohol in the blood
b. Other drugs in the blood
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypoglycemia
ANS: D
Diabetic patients should avoid drinking alcohol because it can intensify hypoglycemia produced by insulin, causing blood glucose levels to fall too fast.
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