A patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to a urinary tract infection has been weaned off an insulin drip 30 minutes ago. The patient reports feeling lightheaded and sweaty. Which action should the nurse take first?

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The patient's clinical manifestations are consistent with hypoglycemia,and the initial action should be to check the patient's glucose with a finger stick or order a stat blood glucose. If the glucose is low,the patient should ingest a rapid-acting carbohydrate,such as orange juice. Glucagon or dextrose 50% might be given if the patient's symptoms become worse or if the patient is unconscious.

A Patient Who Was Admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Secondary to a Urinary