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A child receives a combination of regular and NPH insulin at 8:00 AM. At 8:45 AM the breakfast trays have not yet arrived from the kitchen. What is the best action by the nurse?
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse.
  b. Give the patient a snack of graham crackers and milk.
  c. Ambulate the patient in the hall for a short time.
  d. Give the patient more insulin according to the sliding scale.
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ANS: B
A child who receives regular insulin before meals may have an insulin reaction if food is not eaten within 20 minutes. A snack of graham crackers and milk will prevent an episode of hypoglycemia.
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