A patient in a diabetic coma needs which of the following responses?

insulin
liquid with sugar
hard candy
food with sugar


insulin

Rationale: Hyperglycemia is elevated levels of glucose in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. Insulin should be administered.

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a. nevus b. keloid c. lipoma d. hemangioma

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____ impair ventilation by not allowing that section of the lung to expand and contract normally.

A. Hemothoraxes B. Pulmonary contusions C. Pneumothoraxes D. Hemorrhages

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What was the doctor's assessment (diagnosis) of Howard Cook's condition?

What will be an ideal response?

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A subcutaneous injection is given at a ____-degree angle

A) 10-15 B) 45 C) 90 D) 25

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