You are assessing a 73-year-old male patient who complains of altered mental status and shortness of breath. The patient is conscious, but confused. His pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin cool and diaphoretic. An Emergency Medical Responder provides you with the following vital signs: pulse, 136; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 168/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 89%. A family member states that the patient has diabetes and takes insulin. He also has a history of hypertension, colon cancer, irregular heartbeat, and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Which action should the EMT take next?
A) Check the patient's blood sugar
B) Perform the secondary exam
C) Apply supplemental oxygen
D) Administer oral glucose
C) Apply supplemental oxygen
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