NURS 6201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Peanut Butter, Perspiration, Headache
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After running in a half marathon, fiona smith, a 24-year-old female with type 1 diabetes, was brought to the first aid tent. Ms. smith states that she feels cold, has a headache, and her fingers feel numb. She took her usual insulin dose this morning. She completed the half marathon with a personal best time. On exam you find: ms. smith has slurred speech and unsteady gait, vitals: bp 106/70 p 120 rr 20 pox: 99% Test her blood sugar to determine if she is hypoglycemic. *if you"re in a situation where you can"t check a sugar and signs are pointing to hypoglycemia- give sugar. Ms. smith"s blood glucose is 48 mg/dl (pt states she did not finish her breakfast this morning before her run because of lack of time. ) Since she is alert and talking, administer 15-20g cho like juice, bread, crackers with something like peanut butter. Wait 15 minutes then recheck her blood sugar.
