52. A 6-year-old child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus has a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL before dinner. The child’s insulin sliding scale indicates 2 units of rapid-acting insulin. What technical medicinal nursing action is appropriate?
A.
Administer 4 units of insulin.
B.
Administer the prescribed 2 units of rapid-acting insulin as indicated by the sliding scale.
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C.
Withhold the insulin.
D.
Administer 1 unit of insulin.
📖 Additional Information
Administer 4 units of insulin.
Administer the prescribed 2 units of rapid-acting insulin as indicated by the sliding scale.
