A Patient with a History of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fasting whole blood specimen drawn as part of a pre-employment physical.The patient's blood glucose level is 86 mg/dL.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Advise the patient to remember to eat a bedtime snack every night.
B) Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
C) Determine the timing and amount of the last dose of insulin.
D) Provide the patient with a glass of orange juice.