A pregnant diabetic woman is in the hospital and her blood glucose reading is 42 mg/dL.What action by the nurse is best?

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This woman has hypoglycemia and needs to injest 15 grams of carbohydrate if she is able to swallow.Insulin would make the problem worse.The meal tray is a good idea but not as the first response as it will take too long.The provider should be notified but only after the nurse takes corrective action.

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