Do you know the difference between Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia? #NCLEX #nursingexam #nurselife

Do you know the difference between Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia? 😮 Understanding these is CRUCIAL for the NCLEX! Let’s break it down: 👇👇 #NCLEX #NursingStudents #FutureNurse #NursingEducation #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #DiabetesCare #NurseLife 🔵 Hypoglycemia: Cause: Excess insulin, inadequate food intake, excess exercise Symptoms: Sweating, shaking, confusion, irritability, headache, seizures Immediate Action: 15-15 Rule—consume 15g of fast-acting carbs (e.g., juice) & recheck blood sugar in 15 minutes 👇 🔴 Hyperglycemia: Cause: Insufficient insulin, high carb intake, infections, stress Symptoms: Frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, blurry vision Immediate Action: Administer insulin as prescribed; increase water intake to stay hydrated 👇 Which one requires the administration of fast-acting carbs and monitoring after 15 minutes? 🤔 Drop your answers below! 👇👇 📝 Ready to ace the NCLEX with flying colors? Take our FREE readiness quiz and get a personalized study guide: nclex.top/ready 📚 #NCLEX #NursingStudents #FutureNurse #NursingEducation #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #DiabetesCare #NurseLife #NCLEXReady