Serafica who has diabetes mellitus type 1 is found unresponsive in the clinical setting. Which nursing action is a priority? arrange from 1 to 4 (1. Treat the client for hypoglycemia. 2. Call the physician STAT. 3. Assess the vital signs. 4. Call a code.)

1. 2. 3. 4

When a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 is unresponsive. the nurse should focus on and treat for hypoglycemia. as this is more likely than hyperglycemia. This is an emergency situation where the nurse must act before calling the physician. Vital signs should be taken after the client is treated for hypoglycemia. Assessment for ABCs should precede calling a code; there is no information that the client is not breathing.