Mr McFarlane is complaining of feeling dizzy, nauseated and hasa headache. On assessing Mr McFarlane, you note that he is pale andclammy and is tachycardic. You check Mr McFarlane’s blood glucoselevel (BGL) and note that it is 3.4 mmol/L. Mrs McFarlane statesthat Mr McFarlane has not eaten since breakfast due to theappointment time at the clinic. Lunch has been delayed due totoday’s appointment.

Outline your actions to this situation and Include in youranswer:

  1. Your immediate response to ensure the safety of yourclient
  2. Who you would notify of the situation and what information youwould handover (consider using ISBAR in your response)
  3. How you would evaluate if the care provided was effective
  4. What information you would provide to Mr and Mrs McFarlaneabout the situation and how this could be prevented in thefuture

(word limit 500 words)

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