A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect

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1.A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following

statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."

Rationale:The nurse should reinforce that the client should carry a simple carbohydrate such as hard

candy or glucose tablets for use during exercise if the client becomes hypoglycemic.

B. "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."

Rationale:The nurse should reinforce that exercise should follow a meal. Exercising first thing in the

morning on an empty stomach places the client at risk for hypoglycemia.

C. "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."

Rationale:The nurse should reinforce that the client should avoid injecting insulin into an area that will soon

be exercised to avoid increasing the absorption rate of the insulin.

D. "I will increase the intensity of my exercise routine if my urine is positive for ketones."

Rationale:The nurse should reinforce that exercise should be avoided if ketones are present in the urine as

this indicates an elevated blood glucose level or ketoacidosis.

2.A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the

nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)

A. Buffalo hump

B. Purple striations

C. Moon face

D. Tremors

E. Obese extremities

Rationale:Buffalo hump is correct. Cushing's syndrome is a disease caused by an increased production of

cortisol or by excessive use of corticosteroids. Buffalo hump, a collection of fat between the

shoulders, is a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome.

Purple striations is correct. Purple striations on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, and breasts are

a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. This is due to the collection of body fat in these

areas.

Moon face is correct. Moon face is a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. Clients who

have this manifestation present with a round, red, full face.

Tremors is incorrect. Tremors are not a common finding of Cushing's syndrome.

Obese extremities is incorrect. Clients who have Cushing's syndrome have truncal obesity, a

protuberant abdomen, with thin extremities, which is due to an alteration in protein metabolism.

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What is the Somogyi effect?

If the blood sugar level drops too low in the early morning hours, hormones (such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines) are released. These help reverse the low blood sugar level but may lead to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal in the morning.

What is the definition of Somogyi?

Medical Definition of Somogyi effect : hyperglycemia following an episode of hypoglycemia especially : hyperglycemia that occurs after breakfast following nocturnal hypoglycemia and that may occur in type 1 diabetes especially when too much insulin has been taken the day before.

Does the Somogyi effect mean you have diabetes?

The Somogyi effect leads to high blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. It happens when low blood sugar triggers a rebound effect, leading to high blood sugar.

How to differentiate between Somogyi effect and dawn phenomenon?

How can you tell the difference?.
If the blood sugar level is low at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., suspect the Somogyi effect..
If the blood sugar level is normal or high at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., it's likely the dawn phenomenon..