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A nurse is caring for a client who is diabetic and reports a headache, restlessness, fatigue, and hunger. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following conditions?

A.

Hyperglycemia

B.

Neuropathy

C.

Hypoglycemia

D.

Hypokalemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Hyperglycemia typically presents with symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, and blurred vision, rather than these symptoms.

B. Neuropathy involves symptoms like numbness and tingling, not headache, restlessness, fatigue, and hunger.

C. Hypoglycemia presents with symptoms including headache, restlessness, fatigue, and hunger.

D. Hypokalemia presents with symptoms like muscle weakness and cramping, not the symptoms described.
 


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Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Increase in hematocrit is not expected in fluid overload; it generally decreases due to dilution of blood components.

B. Increased respiratory rate can occur as the body tries to compensate for fluid overload, which may affect lung function and cause respiratory distress.

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