The nursing diagnosis for hypoglycemia is "risk for unstable blood glucose" related to factors such as insulin therapy, inadequate food intake, or excessive physical activity.

Hypoglycemia Nursing Care Plan
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Interventions for hypoglycemia include administering fast-acting carbohydrates like glucose tablets or juice, rechecking blood glucose levels after 15 minutes, and adjusting insulin dosage if necessary.
Oral or intravenous glucose administration is the first-line treatment for hypoglycemia. It raises blood glucose levels and rapidly alleviates symptoms.
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