NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A conscious diabetic patient with blood glucose 3.0 mmol/L should receive:
Rule of 15: 15 g fast carbs, wait 15 min, recheck. Glucagon is reserved for unconscious patients with no IV access.
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Question: A conscious diabetic patient with blood glucose 3.0 mmol/L should receive:
Answer options:
- IV insulin ✅ 15 g of fast-acting oral carbohydrate, recheck in 15 min
- NPO and call MD
- IM glucagon only
Correct answer: 15 g of fast-acting oral carbohydrate, recheck in 15 min
Explanation: Rule of 15: 15 g fast carbs, wait 15 min, recheck. Glucagon is reserved for unconscious patients with no IV access.
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