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The Nurse Is Reviewing the Actions That a Patient with Type

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The nurse is reviewing the actions that a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus should take if mild hypoglycemia is experienced. What should the nurse include in this teaching?


A) Test blood glucose 30 minutes after reaching 70 mg/dL.
B) Ingest 4 ounces of fruit juice when blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.
C) Measure blood glucose 15 minutes after ingesting a carbohydrate source.
D) Add table sugar to 8 ounces of fruit juice when blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.
E) Ingest additional 15 grams of carbohydrate if blood glucose remains low after 15 minutes.

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