A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of feeling shaky and nervous. This patient has a history of type 2 diabetes and alcohol use. He admits to drinking two beers before coming into the clinic. The nurse should check this patient for:
1. alcohol in the blood.
2. other drugs in the blood.
3. hyperglycemia.
4. hypoglycemia.
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Diabetic patients should avoid drinking alcohol, because it can intensify hypoglycemia produced by insulin, causing blood glucose levels to fall too fast.
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