ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam

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A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning fasting blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?

A. Check the client's blood glucose level. B. Give the client 15 to 20 g of carbohydrate. C. Notify the nurse manager. D. Complete an incident report.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking the client's blood glucose level is the priority action to assess the current state of the client's blood glucose after administering the incorrect dose of insulin, which is essential for determining if further intervention is needed.

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