When a client's glucose level drops below 70 mg/dL,often before meals or when insulin action is peaking,the client is experiencing:
A)diabetic ketoacidosis
B)diabetic neuropathy
C)hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
D)hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia (insulin reaction)is a complication of type 1 diabetes that can be fatal unless it is recognized and treated promptly.While hypoglycemia can occur at any time of day,clients experience it most frequently before meals or when their prescribed insulin action peaks.Causes of hypoglycemia include skipping meals,eating late,engaging in unplanned exercise,and administering excess insulin.

When a Client's Glucose Level Drops Below 70 Mg/dL,often Before