A 56-year-old male is found unresponsive by a neighbor. Your assessment reveals that he is diaphoretic, pale, and is breathing rapidly and shallowly. His blood glucose reading is 49 mg/dL. The MOST appropriate management for this patient includes:
A. oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and administration of oral glucose.
B. oxygen via nasal cannula, a 20 mL/kg normal saline bolus, and glucagon IM.
C. assisted ventilation, a 1,000 mL fluid bolus, and insertion of a King airway.
D. assisted ventilation, 50 mL of D50 IV, and oropharyngeal suctioning as needed.
Answer: D. assisted ventilation, 50 mL of D50 IV, and oropharyngeal suctioning as needed.
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