A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days. You should:
A. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
B. insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask.
C. administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport.
D. elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm.
Answer: A. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
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A. A confused patient who has cool, clammy skin B. A confused patient who has suspected C. A semiconscious patient with pale skin D. An unconscious patient who took too much insulin
All of the following are true regarding the administration of a glucose supplement for an OGTT test except:
A) chill the specimen. B) administer the specimen before collecting the first sample. C) the supplement may be hard to get down. D) the test will need to be repeated on a different day if the patient vomits following ingestion of the supplement.