The 15-15 rule for hypoglycemia
Conscious and able to swallow safely: Give 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate. Wait 15 minutes. Recheck the capillary glucose. Repeat until above 4.0 mmol/L. Then give a snack or meal containing protein 15 g equals 3 glucose tablets, 175 mL of juice or regular soft drink, or 15 mL of honey. Unable to swallow safely : IV dextrose or glucagon, never anything by mouth. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential dose and rate calculations landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several.