An infant born to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is lethargic, has a high-pitched cry, and has an initial plasma glucose level of 19 mg/dL. What should the nurse do immediately?
A) Have the mother breastfeed the infant.
B) Start an IV with D5W dextrose solution.
C) Start an IV with D10W dextrose solution.
D) Wait 30 minutes and retest plasma glucose levels.
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