A conscious patient using insulin becomes pale, shaky and confused before lunch. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer: A. Give a fast-acting source of glucose
- A. Give a fast-acting source of glucose
- B. Administer the scheduled insulin dose
- C. Ask the patient to walk to improve circulation
- D. Offer a high-fat meal and reassess later
Explanation
Pallor, tremor, sweating and confusion suggest hypoglycaemia, which requires rapid treatment with fast-acting glucose when the patient is conscious and able to swallow. Insulin would worsen the low glucose, and fat delays glucose absorption.
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