A Patient in the Emergency Department Was Showing Signs of Hypoglycemia

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department was showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL.The patient has just become unconscious.What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Have the patient eat glucose tablets.
• B) Have the patient consume fruit juice,a nondiet soft drink,or crackers.
• C) Administer intravenous glucose (50% dextrose).
• D) Call the lab to order a fasting blood glucose level.

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