A child with diabetes reports that he is feeling a little shaky. Further assessment reveals that the child is coherent but with some slight tremors and sweating. A fingerstick blood glucose level is 70 mg/dL. Which of the following would the nurse do next?

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The child is experiencing mild hypoglycemia (blood glucose level of 70 mg/dL) and is symptomatic (shaky, slight tremors, sweating). The immediate treatment for mild hypoglycemia is to give 10 to 15 grams of a simple carbohydrate to quickly raise the blood sugar level.

A Child with Diabetes Reports That He Is Feeling a Little