The best candidate for treatment with Diazoxide (Proglycem) is the client who is experiencing:
a. a hypoglycemic reaction.
b. diabetic ketoacidosis.
c. hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism.
d. insulin resistance reaction.
ANS: C
Diazoxide (Proglycem) is used to treat hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism.
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