A Preoperative Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has Type 1

question 26

Multiple Choice

A preoperative nurse assesses a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus prior to a surgical procedure.The client's blood glucose level is 160 mg/dL.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Document the finding in the client's chart.
• B) Administer a bolus of regular insulin IV.
• C) Call the surgeon to cancel the procedure.
• D) Draw blood gases to assess the metabolic state.

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Cognitive Approach

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