Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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A client is admitted with a blood glucose level of 740 mg/dl. Which actions should the nurse take at this time?
Correct answer
C, E, F
Rationale
Hyperglycemia (740 mg/dl) requires physician notification (C), sliding scale regular insulin (E), and consciousness assessment (F) for potential diabetic ketoacidosis. Peripheral neuropathy (A) is chronic, not acute. Dextrose (B) worsens hyperglycemia. NPH insulin (D) is long-acting, unsuitable for acute management.