Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse administers regular insulin SUBQ at 0700 to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), after which the client eats one-half of the breakfast provided. At 1000, the client reports being hungry. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
Providing a snack of cheese and crackers is appropriate to stabilize blood glucose levels and prevent hypoglycaemia.