MED SURG HESI V1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PASSED WITH 100%
The nurse obtains a fingerstick glucose level utilizing bedside lancet/glucose meter equipment from a client with prescribed sliding scale insulin protocol. The meter indicates 56 mg/dl (3.12 mmol/l). At this time which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Collect a blood specimen by venipuncture to send to the laboratory for serum glucose analysis. B. Prepare the prescribed dose of rapid acting insulin from the sliding scale instructions. C. Give the client six ounces of non-diet carbonated soda and instruct to drink it entirely. D. Document the glucose reading in the electronic medical record as the only action needed. C
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