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 command orders you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following best represents the indication for the medication?

A) Medical command authorization
B) Confusion and irritability
C) History of diabetes
D) High blood sugar


B

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

DSHEA is an abbreviation for Dietary Supplement Health and _____ Act

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

It was discovered in the recovery room that a physician removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of ____. 

A. subpoena duces tecum B. an accident C. res ipsa loquitur D. battery E. assault

Health Professions

The muscular disorder that usually occurs after a sports-related activity resulting in injury to the muscle tendon or tendon-to-bone attachment is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions

Public health authorities recommend a(n) ________ schedule for children to be vaccinated against various diseases.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions