When performing a venipuncture on a diabetic patient who has not eaten, the medical assistance knows the patient is at risk for ________ and may ________.

A. a spike in the glucose level of the blood; vomit
B. dehydration; pass out
C. insulin shock; convulse
D. All of these


Answer: C

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