You are dispatched to the residence of a 60-year-old woman who was found unresponsive by her husband. As you are assessing the patient, her husband tells you that she is a diabetic and has recently experienced several "small strokes." In addition to properly managing her airway, you should:
A) perform a field glucose test to rule out hypoglycemia.
B) start an IV line and give her 50 mL of 50% dextrose.
C) avoid giving her glucose because of her small strokes.
D) start an IV line and give her a 20-mL/kg fluid bolus.
Answer: A) perform a field glucose test to rule out hypoglycemia.
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