The nurse suspects hypoglycemia in a client with diabetes who is difficult to arouse. To reverse this condition, the nurse knows that the best therapy would be

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The nurse should never force an unconscious or semi-conscious client to drink liquids, because fluid may be aspirated into the lungs. Glucagon or IV glucose can be administered in the event of a serious hypoglycemic episode. Glucagon can be given either IM or subcutaneously in a 1-mg dose.

The Nurse Suspects Hypoglycemia in a Client with Diabetes Who