A Type 2 Diabetic Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 15

Multiple Choice

A type 2 diabetic patient is admitted to the hospital with a gastrointestinal illness and a blood glucose of 480 mg/dL.After stabilizing the patient,what action by the nurse is best?

• A)Educate the patient on safe food handling.
• B)Ask if the patient took the diabetic medication.
• C)Teach the patient ways to avoid dehydration
• D)Delegate frequent blood sugars to the aide.

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