A pt is admitted with sepsis. Pt does not desire intubation, vasopressors or resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest but will accept conservative treatment, including IV fluids, antibiotics and blood products, if needed. In assessing this pt, the nurse notes 2 blood sugar readings are greater than 180 consecutively. The nurse should anticipate
A. no treatment, and elevated blood sugar is expected in elderly patients with sepsis
B. administration of insulin to maintain a blood sugar of less that or equal to 180
C. monitoring the blood sugar unless it increases to greater than 200
D. no treatment; to avoid increased mortality associated with rebound hyperglycemia