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    Ati Med Surg Proctored Exam

    A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about treating a hypoglycemic episode. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Drinking 4 to 6 ounces of juice (such as orange juice) is a fast-acting carbohydrate source recommended to quickly raise blood glucose levels during a hypoglycemic episode. This is part of the standard 15/15 rule: give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate, then recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes. B. 1 teaspoon of glucose gel is typically insufficient; usually, 1 tablespoon or more is required to deliver 15 grams of carbohydrate. C. Two glucose tablets may be too little, depending on the brand; most tablets contain only 4 grams each, and 15 grams is typically required. Also, waiting 1 hour to recheck blood glucose is too long—blood glucose should be checked after 15 minutes. D. Peanut butter with crackers is a slower-acting carbohydrate and fat combination, better for preventing future episodes after blood sugar is stabilized—not for initial treatment of acute hypoglycemia.

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