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A resident with diabetes has a blood glucose of 55 mg/dL and is shaky and sweating. This indicates hypoglycemia. The aide should FIRST:
a.Follow protocol to give a fast-acting carbohydrate and notify the nurse
b.Give the resident's insulin dose immediately
c.Withhold all food and fluids
d.Wait an hour and recheck
Giải thích
A glucose of 55 with shakiness and sweating signals hypoglycemia, which is treated with a fast-acting carbohydrate (such as juice) per protocol and prompt nurse notification. Giving insulin would dangerously lower the glucose further.
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