After providing interventions for hypoglycemia, the nurse should follow up with another assessment 15 minutes later. What should the nurse do during this follow-up assessment?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Administer more fast-acting carbohydrates: Giving additional carbohydrates is not appropriate unless the repeat blood glucose shows continued hypoglycemia. Extra carbs without reassessment may cause rebound hyperglycemia. B. Check the patient IV access: IV access assessment is not the priority in hypoglycemia follow-up. The immediate concern is confirming whether glucose levels have stabilized after intervention. C. Repeat the blood glucose test: Rechecking blood glucose 15 minutes after treatment determines if the intervention was effective and guides whether additional carbohydrates are needed. This is the correct follow-up action. D. Check the client’s blood pressure: While blood pressure can provide general status information, it does not specifically confirm whether hypoglycemia has resolved, making it less important than glucose monitoring.