A diabetic patient presents as alert but irritable and confused. His airway is patent with an intact gag reflex and breathing is adequate. You do not have a glucometer available and are not sure if his blood sugar is high or low. In this situation, which one of the following should be your next best action?
A) Insert a nasal airway.
B) Administer oral glucose.
C) Have the family members administer his insulin.
D) Provide emergency transport.
B
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A. the cranium and vertebrae. B. the brain and spinal column. C. the ribs and cervical spine. D. the peripheral nerves.
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A) 0.9 percent sodium chloride B) 0.45 percent sodium chloride C) 1.8 percent sodium chloride D) 0.2 percent sodium chloride
According to Dr. Busey, the most important aspect of the patient screening process is:
A) developing the chief complaint. B) medication reconciliation. C) computer physician order entry. D) recording the vital signs.
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