Mrs. Lee, an 82-year-old resident in long-term care, has Type 2 diabetes. The HCA notices she is shaky, pale, and sweating, and complains of feeling dizzy, even though she ate her breakfast an hour ago. The HCA's immediate priority is to:

Question: Mrs. Lee, an 82-year-old resident in long-term care, has Type 2 diabetes. The HCA notices she is shaky, pale, and sweating, and complains of feeling dizzy, even though she ate her breakfast an hour ago. The HCA's immediate priority is to:

Answer options: ✅ Offer her a glass of juice or a few glucose tablets.

• Check her blood glucose level using a glucometer.
• Report the symptoms immediately to the LPN/RN.
• Document the observations in her care chart.

Correct answer: Offer her a glass of juice or a few glucose tablets.

Explanation: Mrs. Lee's symptoms (shakiness, paleness, sweating, dizziness) are classic signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which is a medical emergency. The immediate priority is to raise her blood sugar quickly, as directed by her care plan, to prevent further complications.