The nurse assesses the client in the Emergency Department and finds the client confused, sweating, and complaining of a headache.The nurse suspects hypoglycemia.The nurse's next action is to obtain:

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A finger-stick blood glucose test is the quickest way to assess a patient's current blood glucose level, especially in an emergency situation where symptoms of hypoglycemia are present. This immediate test can guide further treatment.

The Nurse Assesses the Client in the Emergency Department and Finds