Multiple Choice
A child with diabetes reports that he is feeling a little shaky. Further assessment reveals that the child is coherent but with some slight tremors and sweating. A fingerstick blood glucose level is 70 mg/dL. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Administer a sliding-scale dose of insulin
B) Give 10 to 15 grams of a simple carbohydrate
C) Offer a complex carbohydrate snack
D) Administer glucagon intramuscularly
Correct Answer:
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