To confirm the diagnosis of reactive hypoglycemia in a patient experiencing symptoms of the disorder,the nurse would expect the patient to be scheduled for which of the following tests?

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The 5-hour glucose tolerance test is specifically used to diagnose reactive hypoglycemia. It measures the body's ability to handle glucose over a longer period, which is crucial for identifying how the body responds after ingesting glucose, potentially leading to hypoglycemia in cases of reactive hypoglycemia.

To Confirm the Diagnosis of Reactive Hypoglycemia in a Patient