When rounding on a client who has an IV insulin drip infusing, the nurse notes them to be semi-conscious and very difficult to arouse. A rapid blood glucose check reveals a blood sugar of 38. After stopping the insulin drip, what should the nurse administer first?
A client is being seen in the emergency department for anxiety, confusion, and behavioral changes. The client’s heart rate is elevated and the blood glucose is 48 g/dL. The nurse administers a dose of glucagon and a continuous infusion of IV dextrose. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform next?
The nurse enters a client’s room to find that the client is becoming confused. The nurse checks the client’s blood glucose and gets a result of 40, but the client is alert and talking. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
