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Which clinical sign is MOST characteristic of hypoglycemia?

  1. Flushed skin
  2. Mental confusion and altered consciousness
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Xerostomia
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Correct answer: B. Mental confusion and altered consciousness

Hypoglycemia: diaphoresis, pallor, TACHYCARDIA (not bradycardia), tremors, hunger. Severe: MENTAL CONFUSION, altered consciousness, seizures. Emergency: oral glucose if conscious; IV dextrose if unconscious.

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