The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. For which symptom should the nurse be the most concerned?
a. Fatigue
b. Heartburn
c. Diaphoresis
d. Muscle cramps
ANS: C
Tremor and sweating are sympathetic symptoms of hypoglycemia. Treatment of hypoglycemia is more urgent than treatment of hyperglycemia. A. Thirst, fatigue, and glycosuria are symptoms of hyperglycemia. B. Heartburn is more commonly related to gastric acid secretion. D. Muscle cramps are more commonly related to electrolyte imbalances.
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