The nurse is taking care of a client who has diabetes mellitus type 1. The client tells the nurse that he is beginning to feel shaky and experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which action by the nurse is of priority?
a. Have the client drink a glass of apple juice.
b. Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
c. Take the pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
d. Have the laboratory perform a blood glucose test stat.
Rationale for your selection:
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