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When a client informs the nurse that he is experiencing hypoglycemia, the nurse provides immediate intervention by providing:
A. one commercially prepared glucose tablet.
B. two hard candies.
C. 46 ounces of fruit juice with 1 teaspoon of sugar added.
D. 23 teaspoons of honey.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The usual recommendation for treatment of hypoglycemia is 1015 grams of a fast-acting simple carbohydrate, orally, if the client is conscious and able to swallow (for example, 34 commercially prepared glucose tablets or 46 oz of fruit juice). It is not necessary to add sugar to juice, even if it is labeled as unsweetened juice because the fruit sugar in juice contains enough simple carbohydrate to raise the blood glucose level. Addition of sugar might result in a sharp rise in blood sugar that could last for several hours.Physiological Adaptation
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