Use Case B to Answer the Following Questions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Use Case B to answer The Following questions
CASE B
At the end of a periodontal debridement appointment, a 63-year-old female client becomes shaky, pale, and weak. The client is under a physician's care for diabetes, which she states is controlled by oral medication. Vital signs obtained at the start of the appointment included a blood pressure of 138/88 mm Hg; pulse rate of 76, regular and strong; and regular respirations of 16. The client states that she ate breakfast about 2 hours before her appointment; her most recent blood glucose reading is 100 mg/dL. The hygienist notifies the dentist, and together they reassure the client while managing the emergency.
-If this client becomes unconscious, which of the following actions would be CONTRAINDICATED?

• A)Activation of the EMS
• B)Application of high-flow oxygen
• C)Administration of orange juice
• D)Monitoring vital signs

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