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A Client with Type 1 Diabetes Is Prescribed NPH Insulin

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A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin before breakfast and dinner.  Although the client reports feeling well, the 6 AM blood glucose level has averaged 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) over the past week.  Which action is appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the client?


A) Collect urine sample to check for urine ketones
B) Consume a snack of milk and cereal at bedtime
C) Increase carbohydrate intake at each meal
D) Take only the prebreakfast dose of NPH

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