The nurse is doing discharge teaching with a newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patient. The patient states that when he feels shaky or hungry he should "eat a candy bar and drink a cup of orange juice." What would be the best response to this?

Yes, this would be a good choice to boost your glucose quickly.

Yes, this candy bar should be followed by a couple pieces of toast

No, you should eat a boiled egg.

No, you should drink 4 ounces of orange juice and wait 15 minutes to see if symptoms improve.