Question

A client with status asthmaticus requires endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. twenty-four hours after intubation, the client is started on the insulin infusion protocol. the nurse must monitor the client's blood glucose levels hourly and watch for which early signs and symptoms associated with hypoglycemia?

Answer 1

The early signs and symptoms associated with hypoglycemia are tremors, sweating and tachycardia. Hypoglycemia happens when a person has low blood glucose or sugar, it is below normal levels. Other symptoms are dizziness, hunger, headache, anxiety and moodiness.