Which of the Following Is the Most Reliable Way to Differentiate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most reliable way to differentiate between a hyperglycemic emergency and a hypoglycemic emergency?

• A) Determine whether or not the patient took his insulin or oral antihyperglycemic medicines.
• B) Determine whether the patient is a type I or type II diabetic.
• C) Follow the conventional wisdom, "Pale, cool, wet: low; red, hot, dry: high."
• D) Assess the blood glucose level.

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