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shofmannx20

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For a diabetic, overdoses of insulin, strenuous physical activity, skipped meals, and inadequate intake of food can all result in
 a. hyperglycemia. b. hypoglycemia.
  c. dawn phenomenon. d. rebound hyperglycemia.

Question 2

While you are making rounds at the beginning of the evening shift at 4 p.m., Mrs. Davis complains of feeling dizzy. When taking her pulse, you note that her hand trembles slightly and feels cool and moist. It is most likely that Mrs. Davis is experiencing
 a. a relapse into ketoacidosis.
  b. hypoglycemia.
  c. respiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation.
  d. hyperglycemia.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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