At 4:45 p.m.,a nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago.The nurse notes that the client is confused and diaphoretic.The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below:

After reviewing the client's assessment data,which action is appropriate at this time?

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At 4:45 p.m.,a nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago.The nurse notes that the client is confused and diaphoretic.The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below:

After reviewing the client's assessment data,which action is appropriate at this time?

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The client's symptoms are related to hypoglycemia.Since the client has not been tolerating food,the nurse should administer dextrose intravenously.The client's oxygen level could be checked,but based on the information provided,this is not the priority.The client will not be reoriented until the glucose level rises.

At 4:45 PM