The nurse suspects that a 4-year-old with type 1 diabetes is ...

[Marty]

The nurse suspects that a 4-year-old with type 1 diabetes is experiencing hypoglycemia based on which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blurred vision
  B) Dry, flushed skin
  C) Diaphoresis
  D) Slurred speech
  E) Fruity breath odor
  F) Tachycardia

Question 2

A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes is brought to the clinic by his mother for a follow-up visit after having his hemoglobin A1C level drawn. Which result would indicate to the nurse that the child is achieving long-term glucose control?
 
  A) 9.0
  B) 8.2
  C) 7.3
  D) 6.9

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

C, D, F
Feedback:
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include behavioral changes, confusion, slurred speech, belligerence, diaphoresis, tremors, palpitation, and tachycardia. Blurred vision; dry, flushed skin; and fruity breath odor suggest hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
For a child 6 years of age and younger, the target HbA1C level should be less than 8.5 but greater than 7.5. For children between the ages of 6 to 12 years, the target HbA1C level is less than 8. For children and adolescents between 13 to 19 years of age, the target HbA1C level would be less than 7.5.

[Marty]

TYSM

Gracias!