A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies

which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)

INCORRECT

1) Polyuria

2) Blurry vision

3) Tachycardia

INCORRECT

4) Polydipsia

5) Sweating

Answer Rationale:

Polyuria is incorrect. Hyperglycemia causes polyuria.

Blurry vision is correct. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include blurry vision,

tremors, anxiety, irritability, headache, and hypotension.

Tachycardia is correct. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include tachycardia,

tremors, anxiety, irritability, headache, and hypotension.

Polydipsia is incorrect. Hyperglycemia causes polydipsia.

Sweating is correct. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include sweating,

tremors, anxiety, irritability, headache, and hypotension.

6. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an exacerbation of gout.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

1) Edema

2) Erythema

3) Tophi

4) Tight skin

INCORRECT

5) Symmetrical joint pain

Answer Rationale: