Five minutes after administering oral glucose to a confused diabetic patient, you do not see any improvement in her mental status. Which one of the following actions should you take?
A) Administer a second dose of oral glucose.
B) Continue to monitor the patient.
C) Recheck the expiration date on the oral glucose.
D) Contact medical direction for further orders.
B
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