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HYPOGLYCEMIA 20200402_173716 (Signs and symptoms (Sweating, Hunger,…
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Defination
Low glucose level in blood
Signs and symptoms
Sweating
Hunger
Dizziness
Loss of conciousness
Blurry vision
Shaky
Causes
Tumor that produces excess insulin
Certain medications such as quinine
Genetically inherited
Endocrine disorders such as adrenal gland deficiency
Diagnosis
Blood test
Physical examination
Pathophysiology
Causes altered mental status
Typically arises from abnormalities in glucose homeostasis
A reduction in plasma glucose level
Diet
Increase food high in carbohydrates
Limiting high sugar food
Fruit juices
Complications
Seizures
Coma
Faint
Blurred vision
Nirsing care plan
Monitor HGT
Give prescribed medication
Order high carbohydrates diet and low sugar fiet
