A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has an insulin drip infusing, and the nurse has just administered subcutaneous insulin. The nurse is alert for signs of hypoglycemia, which would include
a. Kussmaul respirations and flushed skin.
b. irritability and paresthesia.
c. abdominal cramps and nausea.
d. hypotension and itching.
B
Irritability and paresthesia are seen in hypoglycemia.
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