While Hospitalized and Recovering from an Episode of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

question 32

Multiple Choice

While hospitalized and recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, the patient calls the nurse and reports feeling anxious, nervous, and sweaty. Based on the patient's report, the nurse should

• A) obtain a glucose reading using a finger stick.
• B) administer 1 mg glucagon subcutaneously.
• C) have the patient eat a candy bar.
• D) have the patient drink 4 ounces of orange juice.

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