A 29-year-old confused female has a blood glucose reading of 50 mg/dL. After administering one tube of oral glucose, you note marked improvement in her mental status. As you are taking her vital signs, her level of consciousness suddenly decreases. You should:
A. reassess her blood glucose level.
B. administer another tube of oral glucose.
C. assess her airway and treat accordingly.
D. start an IV and administer 50 mL of D50.
Answer: C. assess her airway and treat accordingly.
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