Question

1. the

ule of 15\ for treating hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) means:
a eat 15 grams of carbohydrates, wait 15 minutes, retest blood glucose.
b eat 15 grams of carbohydrates, wait 5 minutes, retest blood glucose.
c give 15 units of insulin, wait 15 minutes, retest blood glucose.
d eat 5 grams of carbohydrates, wait 5 minutes, eat another 5 grams of carbohydrates.

Explanation:

The "Rule of 15" for treating hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a standard guideline. It involves consuming 15 grams of carbohydrates (as carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels). Then, waiting 15 minutes (to allow the carbohydrates to be absorbed and start raising blood sugar). After that, retesting blood glucose to check if the blood sugar level has improved. Option B has an incorrect waiting time (5 minutes instead of 15). Option C is incorrect because giving insulin would lower blood sugar further (insulin is used to lower blood sugar in hyperglycemia, not to treat hypoglycemia). Option D does not follow the "Rule of 15" structure.

Answer:

A. Eat 15 grams of carbohydrates, wait 15 minutes, retest blood glucose.