A nurse monitors all newborns in the NICU for hypoglycemia. Which manifestations could indicate hypoglycemia in one of the babies? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Apneic episodes
B.
None (asymptomatic)
C.
Eye rolling
D.
Lethargy
E.
Palmar sweating
ANS: A, B, C, D
Apneic episodes, eye rolling, and lethargy are among the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemic infants can also be asymptomatic. Palmar sweating is indicative of pain.
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