What should you suspect if an individual is experiencing excessive thirst, hunger, and frequency of urination?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Allergic reaction
c. Heart attack
d. Heat stroke
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FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Three signs of hyperglycemia are excessive thirst, hunger, and urination.
b. Incorrect. An allergic reaction would not be associated with thirst, hunger, and frequency of urination, but with rash, hives, itching, or perhaps trouble breathing.
c. Incorrect. A heart attack would not be associated with thirst, hunger, and frequency of urination, but with chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating.
d. Incorrect. A heat stroke would not be associated with thirst, hunger, and frequency of urination, but with increased temperature; dry, hot, red skin; and rapid breathing.
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