Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A client reports confusion and blurred vision after receiving a dose of glipizide. Which action should the nurse implement? Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Glipizide, a sulfonylurea, can cause hypoglycemia, manifesting as confusion and blurred vision. Obtaining a fingerstick blood glucose confirms hypoglycemia, guiding treatment. Neurological exams or vital signs are secondary, and glucagon is premature without confirmed low glucose.