A newborn infant's blood glucose level is analyzed by the laboratory. The laboratory staff calls the nurse and reports that the blood glucose level is 40 mg/dL. Based on this result, which action should the nurse take first?
A. Hold the next scheduled feeding
B. Contact the nurse-midwife or health care provider
C. Document the results in the newborn's medical record
D. Ask the laboratory to draw another blood sample in 2 hours and repeat the test
Ans: B. Contact the nurse-midwife or health care provider
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