Diabetes Drugs & Nursing Know-How: Can You Ace This Quiz?

A 39-year-old driver reports symptoms of shakiness, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations, and mentions having type 1 diabetes. What is the first action the nurse should take?

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Correct Incorrect Since the client is conscious, the nurse should first administer 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as 4 to 6 ounces of orange juice, to manage hypoglycemia.

A 39-year-old driver reports symptoms of shakiness, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations, and mentions having type 1 diabetes. What is the first action the nurse should take?

• Inject 1 mg of glucagon subcutaneously
• Administer 50 mL of 50% glucose I.V
• Give 4 to 6 oz (118 to 177 mL) of orange juice
• Give the client four to six glucose tablets