A Client with Addison's Disease Has a Blood Glucose Level

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client with Addison's disease has a blood glucose level above 80 mg/dL thirty minutes after receiving 15 grams of carbohydrates for symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which of the following would the nurse do now?

• A) Inform the physician immediately.
• B) Give the client milk and graham crackers.
• C) Instruct the client to remain in bed.
• D) Check the client's blood glucose level before each meal.

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