Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes, blood glucose level of 30 mg/dL and is asymptomatic.A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes. The newborn has a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dL and is asymptomatic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Feeding provides glucose to correct asymptomatic hypoglycemia, preventing further decline.