Just After Being Admitted to the Emergency Department for Symptoms

question 7

Multiple Choice

Just after being admitted to the emergency department for symptoms of influenza,the patient loses consciousness.His wife reports that he is diabetic but has not taken his oral medications for a "couple of days." Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Check the patient's blood glucose using a fingerstick monitor.
• B)Place 1.5 tubes of 40% glucose gel under the patient's tongue.
• C)Obtain intravenous access.
• D)Administer 50% dextrose subcutaneously.
• E)Administer regular insulin subcutaneously.

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