Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Clients with HHS do not experience ketoacidosis.
Rationale 2: Dehydration is a symptom of both disorders.
Rationale 3: Confusion is a symptom of both disorders.
Rationale 4: Elevated glucose levels are seen in both disorders.
Global Rationale: Clients with HHS do not experience ketoacidosis. Dehydration, confusion, and elevated glucose levels are seen in both disorders.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Beta blockers interfere with the symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it more difficult for the client to recognize symptoms.
Rationale 2: Antibiotics do not interfere with the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Diuretics do not interfere with the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Oral hypoglycemic agents do not interfere with the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Global Rationale: Beta blockers interfere with the symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it more difficult for the client to recognize symptoms. Antibiotics, diuretics, and oral hypoglycemic agents do not have this adverse effect.
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