The nurse in the clinic receives a call from a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who states his blood sugar is 275 mg/dl and he doesn't feel well. Which is the first thing the nurse should tell the client to do?
A. Obtain a urine specimen and check it for ketones.
B. Immediately go to the emergency department to be admitted.
C. Drink a large beverage that has sugar and electrolytes and recheck the blood sugar.
D. Ask the client if he has a headache or irritability.
Answer: A
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