The nurse discovers the type 1 diabetic (IDDM)patient drowsy and tremulous,the skin is cool and moist,and the respirations are 32 and shallow.These are signs of:

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The symptoms described (drowsiness, tremulousness, cool and moist skin, rapid and shallow respirations) are indicative of a hypoglycemic reaction in a type 1 diabetic patient. The appropriate initial response is to give a fast-acting source of sugar, such as 6 oz of orange juice, to quickly raise the blood sugar levels.

The Nurse Discovers the Type 1 Diabetic (IDDM)patient Drowsy and Tremulous,the