NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn

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The nurse is working at a summer camp for diabetic children. A 7-year-old child comes to the nurse complaining of dizziness and nausea. It is a warm day, and the child has just returned from horseback riding, followed by a walk back from the stables. The nurse notes that the child is sweaty. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Give the child a cool drink of water B. Give the child three units of regular insulin and observe for a response C. Give the child three crackers to eat and observe for a response D. Have the child rest in the infirmary and reevaluate in 20 minutes

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dizziness, nausea, and sweating suggest hypoglycemia, and crackers provide quick carbohydrates to raise blood glucose.

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