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kshipps

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A diabetic client ingests the following for breakfast: 1 medium orange, 1 slice of toast, 3/4 cup non-sweetened dry cereal, 1/2 cup 2 milk, 2 sandwich cookies, 1 serving bacon, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 packet artificial sweetener, and 1 cup plain hot tea with a slice of lemon. What is the most accurate estimation of carbohydrates eaten?
 a. 68 grams
  b. 75 grams
  c. 83 grams
  d. 90 grams

Question 2

The initial nursing interventions for a conscious diabetic client experiencing clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia include:
 a. having the client lie down.
  b. collaborating with the physician.
  c. providing 1/2 glass of orange juice.
  d. performing fingerstick blood sugar in an hour.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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