An alert but confused diabetic patient is complaining of weakness. Your service carries oral glucose, which has been authorized through off-line medical direction. In this case you should:

A) contact the patient's primary care physician.
B) transport for further evaluation in the hospital.
C) contact medical direction for authorization.
D) prepare and administer the oral glucose.


D

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