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NCLEX Certification NCLEX-RN Question # 187 Topic 20 Discussion

NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 20 Question 187 Discussion:
Question #: 187
Topic #: 20

A 27-year-old man was diagnosed with type I diabetes 3 months ago. Two weeks ago he complained of pain, redness, and tenderness in his right lower leg. He is admitted to the hospital with a slight elevation of temperature and vague complaints of “not feeling well.” At 4:30 PM on the day of his admission, his blood glucose level is 50 mg; dinner will be served at 5:00 PM. The best nursing action would be to:


A.

Give him 3 tbsp of sugar dissolved in 4 oz of grape juice to drink


B.

Ask him to dissolve three pieces of hard candy in his mouth


C.

Have him drink 4 oz of orange juice


D.

Monitor him closely until dinner arrives


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