A Client Is Acutely Confused, Sweating, and Complaining of a Headache

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is acutely confused, sweating, and complaining of a headache. The nurse suspects hypoglycaemia. How should the nurse respond?

• A) Draw a serum blood glucose.
• B) Prepare client for a glucose tolerance test.
• C) Draw serum electrolytes.
• D) Complete a capillary blood glucose level.

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