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RN ATI Pediatric Nursing Exam (70 NGN Questions with Answers) Questions
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A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Thirst. Hyperglycemia results in elevated blood sugar levels, leading to increased osmolality and dehydration, triggering thirst as the body attempts to dilute the blood. Sweating (
A), tremors (
B), and pallor (
C) are not typically associated with hyperglycemia. Sweating is more commonly seen in hypoglycemia, tremors can be a sign of low blood sugar, and pallor is not a direct symptom of high blood sugar levels.
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