When treating patients with suspected hypoglycemia, which of the following should be of greatest concern regarding the administration of 50 percent dextrose in water?

A) Infiltration of the IV during the drug administration
B) The administration of oxygen before any other therapies
C) Ensuring that a blood glucose specimen is obtained before administering the drug
D) Confirming the patient has a history of diabetes

A

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