Sliding Scale A client with type 2 diabetes is admitted to the hospital with an…

Sliding Scale A client with type 2 diabetes is admitted to the hospital with an infection and is placed on a sliding scale insulin regimen. The nurse notes that the client’s blood glucose levels have been consistently high despite the insulin administration. What should the nurse do next? Administer an additional dose of insulin immediately. Increase the insulin dose without consulting the healthcare provider. Assess the client for signs of infection and other stressors. Discontinue the sliding scale insulin and switch to oral hypoglycemic agents.