91. A 7-year-old child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus has a blood glucose of 70 mg/dL. The child is awake and alert. What critical situational intervention should the nurse advise?
A.
Administer insulin.
B.
Administer 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., 4 oz fruit juice), recheck in 15 minutes.
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C.
Encourage exercise.
D.
Give a complex carbohydrate immediately.
📖 Additional Information
Administer insulin.
Administer 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., 4 oz fruit juice), recheck in 15 minutes.
