Jess's blood glucose level is 215. What action should the nurse take?
a. slow down the rate of infusion to 30ml/hour
b. call the lab to obtain a stat glucose via venipuncture
c. add regular insulin to the infusing TPN solution
d. administer insulin using a sliding scale protocol
Answer: d. administer insulin using a sliding scale protocol
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