A newborn of a mother with gestational diabetes is jittery and has a blood glucose of 34 mg/dL. What is the nurse’s first action?

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B. Feed the newborn (breast or formula) and recheck glucose per protocol — Newborns of diabetic mothers are at risk for hypoglycemia. If stable and able to feed, early feeding is first-line; severe or persistent hypoglycemia may require IV dextrose per protocol.

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A. Begin phototherapy

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C. Administer insulin

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D. Keep the newborn NPO