A child drinks a glass of orange juice after experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia. This rapid-releasing sugar should be followed by which of the following?

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1. Protein
2. Fruit juice
3. Several glasses of water
4. Complex carbohydrates and protein

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1. Once the child's blood sugar has increased, the child should immediately eat something that contains a protein.
2. Foods and beverages with simple sugars will temporarily increase the blood glucose level and are good for emergency situations.
3. Water lacks the protein and complex carbohydrates needed to help decrease the blood sugar levels.
4. Foods and beverages with simple sugars will temporarily increase blood glucose and are good for emergency situations. But once the child's blood sugar has increased, the child should immediately eat something that contains a protein and complex carbohydrate serving, such as peanut butter and crackers or cheese and wheat crackers.