A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus experiences a hypoglycemic reaction.The capillary blood glucose level is 60 mg/dL,and the patient is given 4 ounces of apple juice.What should the nurse do next?
A)Recheck the patient's blood glucose in 15 minutes.
B)Mark the medication administration record to hold the next scheduled dose of insulin.
C)Recheck the blood glucose before the next meal.
D)Give the patient another 4 ounces of apple juice in 30 minutes.

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Rechecking the patient's blood glucose in 15 minutes is important to ensure the blood glucose level has increased to a safe range. Depending on the blood glucose level at that time, additional interventions may be necessary. Holding the next scheduled dose of insulin or giving the patient another 4 ounces of apple juice without re-checking the blood glucose level isn't appropriate interventions for this situation. Rechecking the blood glucose before the next meal may be necessary, but it isn't the most appropriate next step.

A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Experiences a Hypoglycemic