An older client with diabetes mellitus is more likely to experience hypoglycemic episodes if the client
A) develops a urinary tract infection.
B) skips a meal.
C) takes snacks between meals and at bedtime.
D) administers fast-acting insulin such as lispro (Humalog) before eating a meal.
B
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