A patient has come into the emergency department accompanied by a friend who states that the patient had been acting very strangely and seems confused. The friend states that the patient has diabetes and takes insulin
Which signs of hypoglycemia might the nurse assess? a. Slow pulse rate and low blood pressure
b. Irritability, anxiety, confusion, and dizzi-ness
c. Flushing, anger, and forgetfulness
d. Sleepiness, edema, and sluggishness
B
When blood sugar levels fall, hormones are activated to increase serum glucose. One of the hormones is epinephrine, which causes these symptoms.
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