A patient with diabetes is alert but confused. You have decided to administer oral glucose. Which of these descriptions indicates the proper way to administer the glucose?
A) Squeeze the glucose under the patient's tongue
B) Place the glucose between the patient's cheek and gum
C) Use a tongue depressor to place the glucose on the back of the tongue
D) Have the patient slowly swallow the glucose
B) Place the glucose between the patient's cheek and gum
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