A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a serum hematocrit level of 24%. What additional finding should the nurse report to the health care provider?

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A serum hematocrit level of 24% indicates severe anemia, which could be related to hypoglycemia, as seen in choice A (capillary blood glucose of 60 mg/dL). Therefore, this finding should be reported to the healthcare provider. Choices B, C, and D are important findings in the management of diabetes but are not directly related to the patient's hematocrit level.

A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Has a Serum