A nurse is caring for a male client with type 2 diabetes mel…
A nurse is caring for a male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse records the client’s capillary blood glucose measure at 1200 is 366 mg/dL. The nurse reports the finding to the healthcare provider. The nurse receives a telephone medication order to administer insulin glargine (Lantus) 20 units per hour via IV to reduce the blood glucose level.Which is the best next action by the nurse?
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