A nurse is working with a newly diagnosed diabetic patient on understanding hypoglycemia and insulin reactions. Which of the following actions would be most important for the patient to understand when planning the response to an insulin reaction?
A) Inject a prescribed dose of insulin as soon as you suspect the reaction is occurring.
B) Stay calm and still until the reaction subsides.
C) Notify your physician immediately.
D) Take an oral dose of some form of glucose as soon as possible.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a 48-year-old woman who has been hospitalized after injecting the wrong type of insulin. Which of the following signs of hypoglycemia will the nurse be careful to observe for?
A) Dry skin
B) Blurred vision
C) Fruity breath
D) Flushing of the face
Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
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