The nurse is doing client education with a newly diagnosed diabetic. One thing the nurse teaches is appropriate initial treatment for a diabetic experiencing hypoglycemia
Which of the following are appropriate initial treatments for hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. A) A regular carbonated beverage D) Gum drops
B) A chocolate bar E) Chocolate cookies
C) Life Savers
A, C, D
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Mild hypoglycemia is treated with 15 to 20 g of glucose. Pure sugars are better than items like candy bars, which contain fat that slows the gastric emptying time and delays the rise in blood glucose.
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