What measure should clients with diabetes who are administered central-acting sympatholytics administer to maintain normal ranges of blood glucose?
A) Adjust their medication regimen.
B) Learn to rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.
C) Abstaining from alcohol.
D) Reporting episodes of dizziness or fainting.
A
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