The nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis (CF) who has blood glucose levels that are consistently 11-14 mmol/L. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse plan to implement?

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The glucose levels indicate that the client has developed CF-related diabetes; insulin therapy will be required. Since the etiology of diabetes in CF is inadequate insulin production, oral hypoglycemic agents are not effective. Clients with CF need a
high-calorie diet. Inappropriate use of pancreatic enzymes would not be a cause of hyperglycemia in a client with CF.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Cystic Fibrosis