Which sign is the nurse most likely to assess in a child with hypoglycemia?
A) Urine positive for ketones and serum glucose greater than 300 mg/dL
B) Normal sensorium and serum glucose greater than 160 mg/dL
C) Irritability and serum glucose less than 60 mg/dL
D) Increased urination and serum glucose less than 120 mg/dL

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Irritability and serum glucose less than 60 mg/dL are manifestations of hypoglycemia.Serum glucose greater than 300 mg/dL and urine positive for ketones are indicative of diabetic ketoacidosis.Normal sensorium and serum glucose greater than 160 mg/dL are associated with hyperglycemia.Increased urination is an indicator of hyperglycemia.A serum glucose level less than 120 mg/dL is within normal limits.

Which Sign Is the Nurse Most Likely to Assess in a Child