The nurse is assisting with a group class on complications of diabetes. Which information should the nurse include as factors that can precipitate hyperglycemia?
a. Skipping meals
b. Stress or illness
c. Frequent urination
d. Drinking too much water
ANS: B
Stress or illness causes release of stress hormones, which are associated with hyperglycemia. A. Skipping meals causes hypoglycemia. C. D. Thirst and urination are symptoms of hyperglycemia, not causes.
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