Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning blood glucose level as 310 mg/dL instead of 103 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 300 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Giving 15 to 20 g of carbohydrate prevents hypoglycemia from insulin overdose. Calling the supervisor, reporting, or checking glucose delays treatment.