The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Recovering from an Episode

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis and the client reports feeling anxious, nervous, and sweaty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Administer 1 mg glucagon subcutaneously.
• B)Obtain a glucose reading using a finger stick.
• C)Have the client drink 120 mL of orange juice.
• D)Give the scheduled dose of lispro insulin.

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