Although the child with type 1 diabetes had her prescribed insulin at 7:30 AM,the child is complaining of hunger and thirst and is drowsy at 10:30 AM.What should the nurse do first?
A) Walk the patient in the hall for 10 minutes.
B) Allow the patient a short nap.
C) Give her a cup of orange juice.
D) Test her blood with a glucometer and give insulin according to the sliding scale.
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