A Client with Type 1 Diabetes Who Is on Glargine

A client with type 1 diabetes who is on glargine and lispro insulin has called the clinic to report symptoms of a sore throat, cough, fever, and blood glucose level of 11.7 mmol/L. Which of the following information should the nurse tell the client?

A) Use only the lispro insulin until the symptoms of infection are resolved.
B) Monitor blood glucose every 4 hours and notify the clinic if it continues to rise.
C) Decrease intake of carbohydrates until glycosylated hemoglobin is less than 7%.
D) Limit intake of calorie-containing liquids until the glucose is less than 6.7 mmol/L.