A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus experiences a hypoglycemic reaction. The capillary blood glucose level is 60 mg/dL, and the patient is given 4 ounces of apple juice. What should the nurse do next?
1. Recheck the patient's blood glucose in 15 minutes.
2. Mark the medication administration record to hold the next scheduled dose of insulin.
3. Recheck the blood glucose before the next meal.
4. Give the patient another 4 ounces of apple juice in 30 minutes.
Answer: 1
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