At 4:45 PM, a nurse assesses a patient with diabetes mellitu…
At 4:45 PM, a nurse assesses a patient with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the patient is lethargic and diaphoretic. The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below: Capillary Blood Glucose Testing (AC/HS) Dietary Intake At 06:30—95At 11:30—70At 16:30—47 Breakfast: 10% eaten—patient states that she is not hungryLunch: 5% eaten—patient is nauseous; vomits once After reviewing the patient’s assessment data, which action is appropriate at this time?