A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus becomes diaphoretic and irritable during exercise. The blood glucose level at this time is 53 mg/dL. Which of the following should the client be instructed to do when this occurs?
1. Ingest 5 to 10 g of a simple carbohydrate.
2. Ingest 10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate.
3. Ingest 15 to 25 g of a simple carbohydrate.
4. Call paramedics.
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If the client becomes hypoglycemic during exercise, the client should be instructed to stop and monitor the blood glucose level every 15 minutes until the level is greater than 89 mg/dL. The client should ingest 15 grams of a carbohydrate such as milk, juice, soft drink, or glucose tablets. The treatment can be repeated in 15 minutes if ineffective.
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