A 36-year-old diabetic male with hypertension has suffered a secondary seizure. The patient responds to verbal stimuli with garbled speech and his airway, breathing, and circulation are intact. Vital signs are: pulse 128, respirations 20 and adequate, blood pressure 158/96 mmHg, and SpO2 97% on room air. At this time, it is important that the EMT:
A) administer oral glucose.
B) position the patient supine on the stretcher and transport.
C) check the patient's blood sugar.
D) administer high-concentration oxygen.
C
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