The nurse observes sweating, dizziness, and disorientation in the client with a known history of diabetes mellitus. Finger-stick blood glucose level is 40 mg/dL. When consulting the health-care provider, which treatment option does the nurse anticipate being most beneficial to the client?

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Administering 50 mL of 50% dextrose intravenously is the most immediate and effective treatment for severe hypoglycemia, especially when the patient is disoriented and may not be able to safely consume oral glucose.

The Nurse Observes Sweating, Dizziness, and Disorientation in the Client