You have administered 25% dextrose to an 18-month-old infant with a documented blood glucose reading of 40 mg/dL. Ten minutes later, you reassess the child's blood glucose level and note that it reads 70 mg/dL. You should:
A. administer the appropriate dose of oral glucose.
B. give half of the original dose of 25% dextrose.
C. repeat the 25% dextrose at the same dose and reassess.
D. reassess the child to determine if he is symptomatic.
Answer: D. reassess the child to determine if he is symptomatic.
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