A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus delivered a fetus weighing 7 lb, 14 oz 2 hours ago. The infant's blood glucose is currently 45 mg/dL. What should the nurse do?
A) Begin an IV of 10% dextrose.
B) Document the findings in the chart.
C) Feed the baby 1 oz of formula.
D) Recheck the blood sugar in 4 hours.
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