Although the type 1 diabetic child had her prescribed insulin at 7:30 AM, the child is complaining of hunger and thirst and is drowsy at noon. The nurse should:
A) Administer glucagon immediately and test her blood with a glucometer in 10 minutes.
B) Have her eat some peanut butter crackers.
C) Give her a cup of orange juice.
D) Test her blood with a glucometer and give insulin according to the sliding scale.

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The immediate treatment for hyperglycemia is to give the patient more insulin. Giving more sugar will increase the blood sugar in a hyperglycemic child. Walking exercise will use up even more glucose.

Although the Type 1 Diabetic Child Had Her Prescribed Insulin