Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning fasting blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Check the client's blood glucose level: This is the priority action to determine if hypoglycemia has occurred due to the incorrect insulin dose. Immediate identification of hypoglycemia ensures timely treatment.