A teenager has arrived in the emergency department (ED) with confusion. The physician suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). A stat serum glucose is done, and the result is 76l5 mg/dL. The nurse expects that this teen has which symptoms?
1. Tachycardia, dehydration, and abdominal pain
2. Sweating, photophobia, and tremors
3. Dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, and weakness
4. Dry skin, shallow rapid breathing, and dehydration
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Rationale 1: Tachycardia is seen in hypoglycemia.
Rationale 2: Sweating, photophobia, and tremors are indicative of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, and weakness are seen with hyperglycemia.
Rationale 4: Dry skin and dehydration are signs of hyperglycemia, but shallow breathing is a sign of hypoglycemia.
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