A hospitalized adult client with a history of type 1 diabetes uses the call light system to tell the nurse, "I need a glass of orange juice with a packet of sugar in it right away." The nurse should:
a. immediately take the orange juice to the client as requested.
b. ask the nursing assistant to check the client's blood glucose level.
c. notify the health care provider of the client's request.
d. take the client a 12-ounce can of diet soda.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Hypoglycemia is usually manifested subjectively, so if a client with a history of DM, especially type 1, asks for treatment for hypoglycemia immediately respond. Most of these individuals also know what is most effective for them.
B Incorrect: This is done after giving the client the orange juice.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Incorrect: A client probably knows what works best for him or herself in the treatment of hypoglycemia, so give the client what is requested.
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