Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who has type I diabetes mellitus about treating a hypoglycemic episode. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Drink 4 to 6 ounces of juice.”
Rationale:
💎The recommended treatment for mild hypoglycemia is the 15/15 rule: give 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrates and recheck glucose in 15 minutes.
💎Juice provides rapid glucose absorption, quickly raising blood sugar levels.
💎Crackers with peanut butter contain protein/fat, which delay glucose absorption, making them inappropriate for acute hypoglycemia.
💎Glucose tablets are effective, but clients should recheck in 15 minutes, not 1 hour.
💎Teaching ensures patients understand immediate treatment methods to avoid progression to severe hypoglycemia and seizures.
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This question is from RN Adult Medical surgical 2023(August-2025) which contains 100 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4