A Patient Has Come into the Emergency Department Accompanied by a Friend

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient has come into the emergency department accompanied by a friend who states that the patient had been acting very strangely and seems confused.The friend states that the patient has diabetes and takes insulin.Which signs of hypoglycemia might the nurse assess?

• A) Slow pulse rate and low blood pressure
• B) Irritability, anxiety, confusion, and dizziness
• C) Flushing, anger, and forgetfulness
• D) Sleepiness, edema, and sluggishness

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