You are caring for Mrs. Hennecke, a patient with diabetes. When you go in to check her vital signs, you notice that she seems very drowsy and her skin is flushed. Her pulse is rapid and her blood pressure is low. Which of the following is your best action?
A. Give Mrs. Hennecke orange juice or crackers to manage her hypoglycemia.
B. Give her privacy so that she can rest.
C. Notify your supervising nurse immediately.
D. Call for emergency response, as she is in a diabetic coma.
Answer: C
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