Endocrine

Question 1

What are common assessment findings of hypoglycemia in Diabetes Mellitus?

Answer 1

Hunger, lightheadedness, shakiness
Anxiety/irritability
Pallor, cool skin, diaphoresis
Blurred vision, headache, decreased LOC, difficulty concentrating, slurred speech, seizures leading to coma
Tachycardia

Question 2

What blood glucose level is considered hypoglycemic?

Answer 2

<60 mg/dl

Hypoglycemia refers to abnormally low levels of blood glucose, which can lead to various symptoms and complications.