The nurse learns in report that the assigned client has a fingerstick blood glucose result of 100 mg/dL at 0700. The client receives Humulin N insulin 15 units subcut qAM. On the basis of the morning handoff report, it is most appropriate for the nurse to:
a. hold the AM dose of insulin.
b. administer the AM dose of insulin.
c. call the physician to report the blood glucose results.
d. repeat the fingerstick blood glucose test at 0800.
Rationale for your selection:
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