Oral antidiabetic drugs can cause alterations in glucose metabolism. Patients who are taking these drugs would need to be observed for what?
A) Increased urination
B) Deep Kussmaul's respirations
C) Thirst and hot or flushed skin
D) Confusion and lack of coordination
D
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Antidiabetic medications decrease blood glucose levels. If levels fall too low, symptoms of hypoglycemia would include confusion and lack of coordination. Elevated blood glucose levels can occur when the patient does not take the medications. With inadequate dosage, hyperglycemia can occur, resulting in increased urination in an attempt to eliminate serum glucose, deep Kussmaul's respirations to reduce blood pH by eliminating carbon dioxide, thirst, and hot or flushed skin.
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