Question

The nurse is providing teaching about signs of hypoglycemia to a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who is being discharged after an episode of hypoglycemia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

"I may experience weakness."

"It can cause a fast heart rate."

"Sometimes it causes vomiting."

"I might feel anxious or nervous."

Answer 1

Answer: "Sometimes it causes vomiting"

Explanation:

Hypoglycemia is a medical condition in this the blood sugar level drops than the normal. The symptoms of hypoglycemia are weakness, nervousness ,anxiety, confusion, visual disturbance or blurred vision, loss of consciousness and seizures.

Vomiting is a symptom of hyperglycemia rather than of hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia is a condition in which the blood sugar level increases considerably.

Based on above information, the vomiting is indicative of hyperglycemia thus the patient require further teaching about hypoglycemia.