A patient with a history of diabetes is confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical command orders you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following best represents the indication for the medication?
A) Medical command authorization
B) Confusion and irritability
C) History of diabetes
D) High blood sugar
B
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A. Extinguish burning flame B. Request mutual aid extrication teams C. Use hose streams to protect exposures if needed D. Monitor, but do not shut off pressurized gas supply
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In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer:
A. may be relatively painless. B. is typically not as severe. C. can be controlled in the field. D. often presents with acute pain.
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