A Nurse Caring for a Client Notes the Following Assessments

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for a client notes the following assessments: white blood cell count 3800/mm³,blood glucose level 198 mg/dL,and temperature 96.2° F (35.6° C) .What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Document the findings in the client's chart.
• B) Give the client warmed blankets for comfort.
• C) Notify the health care provider immediately.
• D) Prepare to administer insulin per sliding scale.

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