The client received lispro (Humalog) insulin with breakfast. Two hours later, the client experiences tachycardia, confusion, sweating, and drowsiness. Why are these symptoms occurring?
1. The client is experiencing hyperglycemia.
2. The client is experiencing an allergic reaction to lispro (Humalog).
3. The client is experiencing a myocardial infarction.
4. The client is experiencing hypoglycemia.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: These are symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 2: These are symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: These are symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Signs of hypoglycemia include tachycardia, confusion, sweating, and drowsiness.
Global Rationale: Signs of hypoglycemia include tachycardia, confusion, sweating, and drowsiness. The symptoms do not indicate hyperglycemia, an allergic reaction, or a myocardial infarction.
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