The nurse is teaching a client how to recognize the symptoms of a hypoglycemic reaction. Which of the following is a symptom of this condition?
A) Dry skin
B) Sweating
C) Flushed
D) Hot skin
B
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The signs of a hypoglycemic reaction are pale, moist, cool and clammy skin and sweating. The signs of hyperglycemia are flushed, dry, and hot skin with no sweating.
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