A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM.At 8:45 AM the breakfast trays have not yet arrived from the kitchen.What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Notify the charge nurse.
B) Give the patient a snack of graham crackers and milk.
C) Ambulate the patient in the hall for a short time.
D) Give the patient more insulin according to the sliding scale.

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A child who receives regular insulin before meals may have an insulin reaction if food is not eaten within 20 minutes.A snack of graham crackers and milk will prevent an episode of hypoglycemia.

A Child Receives a Combination of Regular and NPH Insulin