Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus presenting with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Obtaining a point-of-care glucose reading is the first step to assess current blood glucose levels, given symptoms suggestive of hyperglycemia.