Question

1- If a hypoglycemic episode is not treated immediately, what can happen?

2- if too much glucose were administered to a patient with hypoglacemia while the nurse is trying to correct his blood glucose level what could occur?

Answer 1

1.

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which the blood sugar level is lower than its normal. If mild hypoglycemic episode left untreated , it can cause confusion clumsiness or fainting. In severe cases it can leads to seizures, coma and even death.

Mild reaction: tremors, palpitation, pallor, sweating, hunger

Moderate reaction: headache, irritability, drowsiness, weakness, visual disturbances, decreased mental acuity

Severe reaction: loss of consciousness, seizures

2.

Over administration of glucose to treat hypoglycemia may leads to hyperglycemia. Patient may experience fatigue, vision problems,numbness or tingling in the hands or feet and dry mouth.