A type 2 diabetic patient is admitted to the hospital with a gastrointestinal illness and a blood glucose of 480 mg/dL.After stabilizing the patient,what action by the nurse is best?
A) Educate the patient on safe food handling.
B) Ask if the patient took the diabetic medication.
C) Teach the patient ways to avoid dehydration
D) Delegate frequent blood sugars to the aide.
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