You respond to the residence of a known heroin abuser. The patient, a 30-year-old man, is unconscious and unresponsive. He is hypoventilating, bradycardic, and hypotensive. Administration of 10 mg of naloxone has had no effect, and your transport time to the hospital is approximately 30 minutes. You should:
A) check his blood glucose level as your partner prepares to intubate.
B) transport at once and administer additional naloxone while en route.
C) administer 25 g of 50% dextrose and reassess his level of consciousness.
D) hyperventilate him with high-flow oxygen to minimize tissue hypoxia.
Answer: A) check his blood glucose level as your partner prepares to intubate.
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