A nurse is working with a newly diagnosed diabetic patient on understanding hypoglycemia and insulin reactions. Which of the following actions would be most important for the patient to understand when planning the response to an insulin reaction?
A) Inject a prescribed dose of insulin as soon as you suspect the reaction is occurring.
B) Stay calm and still until the reaction subsides.
C) Notify your physician immediately.
D) Take an oral dose of some form of glucose as soon as possible.
D
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