Which tissue covers the body and lines all of its cavities?

You are assessing an unresponsive patient with a MedicAlert tag that indicates he is a diabetic. The patient's airway is patent, respirations are 20 per minute and adequate, radial pulse is rapid and weak, and the skin is warm and moist. You attempt to get a blood glucose reading, but your blood glucose monitor malfunctions. Which of the following is the best course of action?

A) Administer 25 g of 50 percent dextrose. B) Administer a 1 to 2 liter bolus of NS. C) Request another unit to respond to the scene with a blood glucose monitor. D) Request an order for 20 units of regular insulin.

An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3– of 18 mEq/L. What com-pensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?

a. Blown off CO2 b. Retained HCO3– c. Retained H+ d. Not enough information to determine