A 55-year-old client with type 2 diabetes receiving continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion reports feeling shaky, dizzy, and sweaty. A bedside glucose reading is 2.8 mmol/L. The nurse has identified hypoglycemia as the primary concern. Which intervention represents the 'Generate Solutions' step of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model?

Question: A 55-year-old client with type 2 diabetes receiving continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion reports feeling shaky, dizzy, and sweaty. A bedside glucose reading is 2.8 mmol/L. The nurse has identified hypoglycemia as the primary concern. Which intervention represents the 'Generate Solutions' step of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model?

Answer options:

• Administering D50W intravenously as per standing orders.
• Re-checking the blood glucose level in 15 minutes to confirm effectiveness. ✅ Asking the client what they prefer to eat or drink to raise their blood glucose.
• Notifying the physician about the client's hypoglycemic episode.

Correct answer: Asking the client what they prefer to eat or drink to raise their blood glucose.

Explanation: Generating solutions involves developing a range of possible interventions to address the client's needs. Before implementing, the nurse considers various options. In this situation, offering the client an oral carbohydrate is a primary intervention for mild to moderate hypoglycemia in a conscious client.