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    Ati 0926 beg med surg proctored exam

    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.

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