A client with Addison's disease has a blood glucose level above 80 mg/dL thirty minutes after receiving 15 grams of carbohydrates for symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which of the following would the nurse do now?
A) Inform the physician immediately.
B) Give the client milk and graham crackers.
C) Instruct the client to remain in bed.
D) Check the client's blood glucose level before each meal.

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DFor a client with Addison's disease experiencing hypoglycemia, after administering carbohydrates and seeing an improvement in blood glucose levels (above 80 mg/dL), the next steps include providing a more sustainable source of energy, such as milk and graham crackers (B), and monitoring the client's blood glucose levels regularly, especially before meals (D), to prevent future episodes of hypoglycemia. Immediate physician notification (A) isn't necessary if the client's condition is stabilizing, and instructing the client to remain in bed (C) isn't directly related to managing blood glucose levels.

A Client with Addison's Disease Has a Blood Glucose Level