A client tells the nurse about experiencing symptoms of a hypoglycemic insulin reaction. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
a. Assess the blood glucose level, and administer glucose in the most appropriate form.
b. Call the health care provider.
c. Give the client juice or hard candy immediately.
d. Have the client lie down and see if symptoms subside.
A
Nursing care of clients who have hypoglycemia focuses on assessing symptoms, checking blood glucose level, and administering glucose in the most appropriate form. Teaching clients and their families how to prevent hypoglycemic reactions is also important, and clients should be encouraged to wear medical identification bracelets or tags that state they have type 1 diabetes.
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