The home care nurse administers ½ cup of orange juice to the client with diabetes who is experiencing symptoms of a mild hypoglycemic episode. The client's clinical manifestations have not changed 5 minutes later
What is the nurse's best next action? A. Administer an additional ½ cup of orange juice.
B. Document the finding as the only action.
C. Administer 10 units of regular insulin.
D. Notify the physician.
A
For mild hypoglycemic manifestations, if the symptoms do not resolve immediately, repeat the treatment.
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