A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who had one episode of vomiting in the past 2 hours asks if the routine insulin injection should be taken. What action by the nurse is best at this time?
A. Explain the need to take the insulin.
B. Document the refusal and continue on with the planned care.
C. Check the patient's fasting serum glucose level.
D. Contact the physician.
Answer: A
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