You respond to a movie theater for a 70-year-old male who is confused. His wife tells you he has type 2 diabetes but refuses to take his pills. Your assessment reveals that the patient is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and tachypneic. Initial management for this patient should include:
A. administering one to two tubes of oral glucose.
B. applying a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min.
C. assisting the patient with his diabetic medication.
D. performing a rapid exam and obtaining vital signs.
Answer: B. applying a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min.
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