Practice Question
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about the use of carbohydrates to treat hypoglycemia. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the instruction provided?
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Correct Answer:
I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately, followed by a complex carbohydrate.
Rationale:
🍬 Hypoglycemia treatment begins with the 15/15 rule: take 15 grams of fast-acting (simple) carbohydrates, then recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes.
🍬 Simple carbs like glucose tablets, juice, or hard candy raise blood sugar quickly and are absorbed faster than complex carbs.
🍬 Once blood sugar begins to normalize, adding a complex carbohydrate (like crackers or bread) helps maintain stable glucose levels and prevents rebound hypoglycemia.
🍬 This step-wise response ensures both rapid correction and sustained glucose stability.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4