ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Shakiness. Hypoglycemia is characterized by low blood sugar levels, leading to symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion, and irritability. In a diabetic child, shakiness indicates a drop in blood glucose levels, requiring immediate intervention. Decreased appetite (
A) is more common in hyperglycemia. Increased capillary refill (
C) and thirst (
D) are not specific manifestations of hypoglycemia.
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