The nurse is administering intramuscular glucagon to a diabetic client who is hypoglycemic and unable to swallow. Which precaution should the nurse institute for complications or res-ponses to this therapy?
A. Apply pressure to the injection site for 5 minutes.
B. Position the client on his or her side.
C. Have a padded tongue blade available.
D. Elevate the head of the bed.
B
Glucagon administration often induces vomiting, increasing the client's risk for aspiration.
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