A 7 pound 14 ounce girl was born to an insulin-dependent type II diabetic mother 2 hours ago. The infant's blood sugar is 47 mg/dL. What is the best nursing action?
1. To recheck the blood sugar in 6 hours
2. To begin an IV of 10% dextrose
3. To feed the baby 1 ounce of formula
4. To document the findings in the chart
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Explanation: 4. A blood sugar level of 47 mg/dL is a normal finding; documentation is an appropriate action.
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