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.
