An older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a capillary blood glucose level of 44 mg/dL. What should the patient ingest to provide an immediate source of carbohydrate?
1. A half cup of orange juice
2. A half cup of diet soda pop
3. Half of an apple with the peel
4. Three to five pieces of sugar-free candy
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Rationale: The best choice to treat the hypoglycemia is a concentrated carbohydrate source that can be taken quickly to raise the glucose to a safe level. Orange juice is the best option because it can be taken and absorbed quickly and is a good source of concentrated carbohydrate.
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