A patient has overdosed on an unknown amount of unspecified drugs. On scene, you find her to be conscious but confused and extremely nauseated and she vomits twice. Examination of the vomitus reveals the fragments of different pills. Her past medical history includes diabetes and alcoholism. En route to the hospital, she vomits again and suddenly becomes unresponsive. Your first action would be
to:
A) get another set of vitals.
B) contact medical command.
C) position her on her side.
D) check her blood sugar.
C
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