How to Manage Low Blood Sugar in Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Effective Interventions

The nurse should implement which interventions for a child older than 2 years with type 1 diabetes who has a blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL? (SATA)a. administer regular insulin b. encourage the child to ambulate c. give the child a teaspoon of honey d. provide electrolyte replacement therapy intravenously e. wait 30 min and confirm the blood glucose reading f. prepare to administer glucagon subcutaneously if unconsciousness occurs

C. GIVE THE CHILD A TEASPOON OF HONEY F. PREPARE TO ADMINISTER GLUCAGON SUBCUTANEOUSLY IF UNCONSCIOUSNESS OCCURS

The correct interventions for a child older than 2 years with type 1 diabetes who has a blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL are:

b. Encourage the child to ambulate: Mild exercise such as walking can help increase the child’s blood sugar levels to a normal range.

c. Give the child a teaspoon of honey: This will help increase the child’s blood sugar levels quickly.

e. Wait 30 min and confirm the blood glucose reading: It is important to confirm the blood glucose level after giving the child honey or encouraging mild exercise to ensure there is an increase in the blood sugar levels.

f. Prepare to administer glucagon subcutaneously if unconsciousness occurs: Glucagon is a hormone that helps increase blood glucose levels and is often used when the child is unconscious due to low blood sugar levels.

Administering regular insulin or providing electrolyte replacement therapy intravenously is not appropriate for a child with low blood sugar. Administration of insulin can lower blood sugar levels further, and electrolyte replacement therapy is only necessary in cases of severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

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