While you are making rounds at the beginning of the evening shift at 4 p.m., Mrs. Davis complains of feeling dizzy. When taking her pulse, you note that her hand trembles slightly and feels cool and moist. It is most likely that Mrs. Davis is experiencing
a. a relapse into ketoacidosis.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. respiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation.
d. hyperglycemia.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false