A patient with diabetes presents as alert but irritable and confused. His airway is patent with an intact gag reflex and breathing is adequate. You do not have a glucometer available and are not sure if his blood sugar is high or low. In this situation, what would be your next best action?
A) Insert a nasal airway
B) Administer oral glucose
C) Have the family members administer his insulin
D) Provide emergency transport
B) Administer oral glucose
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