You respond to a call for a 39-year-old female with an altered mental status. Your primary assessment reveals that she is conscious but confused, has a heart rate of 88 beats/min, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. After administering supplemental oxygen, you should:
A. start an IV and assess her blood glucose level.
B. perform a focused history and physical exam.
C. start an IV and administer 50% dextrose (D50).
D. start an IV and administer 2 mg of naloxone.
Answer: B. perform a focused history and physical exam.
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