A patient with a history of diabetes is confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical direction orders you to administer oral glucose. Which component of this situation best represents the indication for the medication?
A) Medical command authorization
B) Confusion and irritability
C) History of diabetes
D) High blood sugar
B) Confusion and irritability
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