The nurse is talking to the parents of a child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that the parents have a proper understanding of preventing and managing hypoglycemia if the parents state that they will:
A) Administer glucagon immediately if shakiness is felt.
B) Give the child 8 oz of diet cola at the first sign of weakness.
C) Report to the emergency department if the blood glucose level is 65 mg/dL.
D) Carry a glucose source when leaving home in case a hypoglycemic reaction occurs.
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