The nurse is caring for a patient who is NPO after midnight for a bronchoscopy scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The patient normally receives acetohexamide (Dymelor) and the dose is currently due. The patient's Accucheck result was 106
Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Hold the medication and monitor blood sugars frequently
B. Give the medication with a cup of milk
C. Give the medication with a sip of water
D. Ask the client if he is feeling shaky or weak
C
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