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Hypo or Hyper
Glycemia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
03/25/2013

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Extreme thirst- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose? Also what is another name for this symptom?
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High, polydipsia
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Polyuria- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
High
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Polyphasia- is this a symptom of high or low blood sugar?
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Hunger is a symptom of either high or low blood sugar
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Dry skin- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
High
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blurred vision- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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High, though "impaired vision" indicated low blood sugar
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Drowsiness- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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High
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Decreased healing- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
High
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Shaking- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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Low
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Fast heartbeat- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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Low
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Sweating- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
Low
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Dizziness- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
Low
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Anxiety- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
Definition
Low
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Weakness and fatigue- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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Low
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Headache- is this a symptom of high or low blood glucose?
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Low
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What action should be taken for suspected hypoglycemia?
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Drink 4 oz juice or 8 oz milk, check sugar, give snack
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What action should be taken for suspected hypoglycemia?
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Test blood glucose, if over 200 for several tests/days call doc
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