You are caring for a 67-year-old male patient who is unresponsive. His airway is patent, and vital signs are otherwise normal. Your partner has obtained a blood glucose level of 38 mg/dL. An appropriate next action is to:
A) Administer IV dextrose
B) Stabilize the airway with intubation and provide long-term paralytics
C) Administer PR glucagon
D) Administer oral glucose
Answer: A) Administer IV dextrose
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A) True B) False
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