A person with type 2 diabetes is admitted to the intensive care unit with a blood glucose level of 40 mmol/L. Which nursing action would be appropriate for this person?

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A person with type 2 diabetes who has a blood glucose level of 40 mmol/L is experiencing severe hyperglycemia and requires immediate intervention to prevent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and metabolic disturbances. The appropriate nursing action would be to initiate insulin therapy and change intravenous fluids from normal saline to dextrose when blood glucose levels reach 14-16 mmol/L to prevent hypoglycemia. Permitting activity as tolerated and restricting intravenous fluids are not appropriate nursing interventions for this situation. Monitoring neurological functioning every 8 hours is important but should be done in conjunction with managing the hyperglycemia.

A Person with Type 2 Diabetes Is Admitted to the Intensive