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ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam B Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports feeling shaky and sweaty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Check the client's blood glucose level. This is the first action the nurse should take to assess the client's current blood sugar level and determine if it is low (hypoglycemia), which can cause symptoms of shakiness and sweating in a client with type 1 diabetes. By checking the blood glucose level first, the nurse can confirm the client's condition and decide on further interventions, such as giving a high-protein snack or administering insulin if needed. Administering insulin (choice
A) without knowing the blood glucose level can worsen hypoglycemia. Offering a high-protein snack (choice
C) may be appropriate but should only be done after confirming the low blood sugar level. Encouraging the client to rest (choice
D) is not the priority when dealing with hypoglycemia.
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