What condition does the nurse suspect when a child with type 1 ...

[fox]

What condition does the nurse suspect when a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has hyperglycemia, diaphoresis, and headaches in the morning?
 
  a. Dawn phenomenon
  b. Somogyi phenomenon
  c. Honeymoon effect
  d. Ketoacidosis

Question 2

Which laboratory result indicates good metabolic control for a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
 
  a. Glycosylated hemoglobin value of 8
  b. Fasting blood glucose level less than 140 mg/dL
  c. Glucose tolerance test result of 190 mg/dL
  d. No glucose or ketones present in the urine

[Madisongo23]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The Somogyi phenomenon (rebound hyperglycemia) occurs when the blood glucose level is lowered to the point at which the body's counter-regulatory hormones are released, producing the symptoms described.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Glycosylated hemoglobin reflects glycemic levels over a period of months. Levels of 6 to 9 represent good metabolic control.

[fox]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sarah_brady415]

Excellent