A 17-year-old patient is unresponsive. A medical identification bracelet states that he has diabetes. Which action should you perform first?
A) Administer oral glucose
B) Determine the type of diabetes
C) Assess the airway
D) Check for a pulse
C) Assess the airway
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A) problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed, and comprehensive. B) problem focused, expanded problem focused, complete, and comprehensive. C) problem focused, detailed, comprehensive, and complete. D) expanded problem focused, detailed, expanded detailed, and comprehensive.
Explain the difference between an established patient and a new patient.
What will be an ideal response?