A patient who is unconscious and has a pulse is brought to the emergency department. The patient is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will anticipate an order to administer
a. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
b. glucagon.
c. insulin.
d. orange juice.
ANS: B
This patient is most likely hypoglycemic and will need a carbohydrate. Glucagon is given parenterally if patients are unable to ingest a carbohydrate, such as orange juice. CPR is not indicated. Insulin will compound the hypoglycemia.
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