The nurse teaches a newly diagnosed diabetic patient to treat an episode of hypoglycemia by _____.

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The nurse teaches a newly diagnosed diabetic patient to treat an episode of hypoglycemia by _____.​

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Eating 15 jelly beans is an appropriate treatment for hypoglycemia as they provide a quick source of sugar that can raise blood glucose levels. Drinking a soda or energy drink may cause a rapid increase in blood sugar followed by a rapid drop, worsening the hypoglycemia. Eating an apple or sucking on hard candy may not provide enough quick-acting carbohydrates to raise blood sugar levels adequately.

The Nurse Teaches a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patient to Treat