A nurse assessing an adolescent diabetic patient notes that the patient is sweating profusely and reports feeling dizzy. A blood glucose assessment reveals hypoglycemia. The nurse administers glucose to the patient. During the interaction, the nurse is told that the patient has missed his meal. How should the nurse evaluate nursing care provided to the patient?

A nurse assessing an adolescent diabetic patient notes that the patient is sweating profusely and reports feeling dizzy. A blood glucose assessment reveals hypoglycemia. The nurse administers glucose to the patient. During the interaction, the nurse is told that the patient has missed his meal. How should the nurse evaluate nursing care provided to the patient?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter33: Nutrition In Health And Disease

Section: Chapter Questions

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