Lisa, the nurse on duty, is preparing to discharge a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The client states, "I should eat a candy bar or cup of ice cream every time I feel shaky, hungry, or nauseated." Which of the following is Lisa's best response?
A)"Yes. A candy bar or cup of ice cream is needed to treat the hypoglycemia."
B)"Yes. You should eat the snack and then have a meal as soon as possible."
C)"No. You should quickly eat a meal; the candy will cause hyperglycemia."
D)"No. These have too much sugar and fat, 5 Lifesavers candies or skim milk is better."

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The candy bar and ice cream may have too much glucose and fat, potentially leading to hyperglycemia. In addition, the fat may delay glucose absorption. Immediate absorption of glucose is needed in hypoglycemia.

Lisa, the Nurse on Duty, Is Preparing to Discharge a Client