Which is the nurse's best action when finding a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus unresponsive, cold, and clammy?
A. Start an insulin drip.
B. Administer intravenous glucose.
C. Draw blood glucose level and send to the laboratory.
D. Administer subcutaneous regular insulin immediately.
Answer: B. Administer intravenous glucose.
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