The nurse is reviewing the actions that a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus should take if mild hypoglycemia is experienced. What should the nurse include in this teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Test blood glucose 30 minutes after reaching a normal blood glucose level.
B. Measure blood glucose 15 minutes after ingesting a carbohydrate source.
C. Add table sugar to 8 ounces of fruit juice when mild hypoglycemia occurs.
D. Ingest additional 15 grams of carbohydrate if blood glucose remains low after 15 minutes.
E. Ingest 4 ounces of fruit juice when mild hypoglycemia occurs.
Answer: E
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