ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tachycardia. In dehydration, the body compensates by increasing heart rate to maintain adequate blood flow. Polyuria (
A) is a symptom of diabetes, not dehydration. Dry, flushed skin (
B) is seen in heat exhaustion. Deep, rapid respirations (
C) occur in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Therefore, tachycardia is the expected finding in dehydration.
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