A pt with diabetes has signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. The pt has blood glucose of 56 mg/dL, is alert but responds to voice, and is confused and is unable to swallow fluids. What does the nurse do next?
a. give a glass of orange juice with two packets of sugar and continue to monitor the pt
b. give a glass of orange or other type of juice and continue to monitor the pt
c. give a complex carbohydrate and continue to monitor the pt
d. administer D50 IV push
Answer: d. administer D50 IV push
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