A nurse is reviewing the morning assessment of a patient wit…
A nurse is reviewing the morning assessment of a patient with type 2 diabetes who receives insulin glargine 20 units subcutaneously once daily at bedtime. The patient’s morning findings are: Blood glucose: 88 mg/dL BP: 122/76 mmHg HR: 84 bpm Respiratory rate: 16/min Skin warm and dry States: “I feel good. I had dinner last night but didn’t eat breakfast yet.” Insulin lispro (Humalog) is also ordered before meals What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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