What is the nurse's priority action for a awake diabetic client with glucose 52 mg/dL?

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A. give 15 g of rapid-acting carbohydrate and recheck glucose — An awake client with hypoglycemia should receive fast-acting carbohydrate followed by reassessment.

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B. administer long-acting insulin immediately

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C. offer a meal high in fat first

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D. hold all food and repeat the glucose in 2 hours