Family members of a client with type 1 diabetes should be taught that after receiving intramuscular glucagon, the client should be responsive within:
a. 15 minutes. c. 30 minutes.
b. immediately. d. 2 hours.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The client should be responsive within 15 minutes and able to take oral intake.
B Incorrect: This is not the correct time frame.
C Incorrect: This is too long a period of time.
D Incorrect: This is too long a period of time.
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