A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF)has blood glucose levels that are consistently between 180 to 250 mg/dL.Which nursing action will the nurse plan to implement?

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

A Patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)has Blood Glucose Levels That