An older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a capillary blood glucose level of 44 mg/dL. What is the nurse's priority action? What should the patient ingest to provide an immediate source of carbohydrate?
A) Provide four ounces of orange juice to the patient.
B) Glucose level is normal so no action is required.
C) Ask the patient when they last ate a meal.
D) Offer three to five pieces of sugar-free candy
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