NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the postoperative orders (see chart) just written by a physician for a client with insulin-dependent diabetes who has returned to the surgery floor from the recovery. The client has pain of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. The hand-off report from the nurse in the recovery room indicated that the vital signs have been stable for the last 30 minutes. After obtaining the client's glucose level, the nurse should do which of the following first?

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The glucose level must be assessed to determine if insulin is safe to administer, as hypoglycemia could worsen with insulin. Contacting the physician ensures appropriate insulin dosing.
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