ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because feeling shaky is a common symptom of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) in diabetes. This indicates the parents understand the importance of recognizing and responding to low blood sugar levels promptly.
Choice B is incorrect because nausea and vomiting are more commonly associated with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) rather than hypoglycemia.
Choice C is incorrect because sweating is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia.
Choice D is incorrect because the onset of low blood glucose typically occurs rapidly rather than slowly in diabetes.
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