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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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Which of the following disorders is characterized by a sudden drop in blood glucose, followed by rebound hyperglycemia caused by gradual and excessive administration of insulin?
  1. Diabetes insipidus
  2. Diabetic ketoacidosis
  3. Somogyi phenomenon
  4. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
Explanation
Answer - C - The Somogyi phenomenon is characterized by a sudden fall in blood glucose, followed by a rebound hyperglycemia caused by the gradual excessive administration of insulin. Diabetes insipidus isn’t related to insulin administration. Diabetic ketoacidosis and HHNS aren’t characterized by this phenomenon.
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