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formula1 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse who works on a medical unit has taken a patient's blood glucose level and obtained a reading of 53 mg/dL. The patient is appropriately responsive to questioning, but is drowsy and appears pale.

What intervention should the nurse prioritize in response to this assessment finding?
A) Administer 15 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate
B)

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm reports a severe headache to the nurse. What action is a priority for the nurse?

A) Implement distraction techniques.
B) Administer an analgesic.
C) Inform the nurse-manager.
D) Call the health care provider immediately.