Question # 74

A student with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose of 45 mg/dL and is conscious but shaky. The school nurse’s first action per IHP is to:

Options:

A.

Administer glucagon injection immediately.

B.

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate, recheck in 15 minutes, and follow protocol for re-treatment if needed.

C.

Have the student drink a full bottle of sports drink.

D.

Call 911 before providing any carbohydrate.

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