Asked by Pierce Brelinsky on May 05, 2024
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All of the following are possible symptoms of insulin shock except
A) rapid heart rate.
B) hyperglycemia.
C) mental disorientation and/or anxiety.
D) impaired vision.
E) sweating.
Insulin Shock
A severe hypoglycemic event caused by an excess of insulin in the body, leading to low blood sugar levels, confusion, and potentially loss of consciousness.
Hyperglycemia
A condition characterized by an excessive concentration of glucose in the blood.
- Recognize symptoms and conditions associated with abnormal insulin levels and insulin shock.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Insulin shock is caused by low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), not high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), so choice B is not a symptom of insulin shock. The other choices are all possible symptoms of insulin shock.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize symptoms and conditions associated with abnormal insulin levels and insulin shock.