A patient with a history of diabetes is slightly 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 direction has ordered you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following BEST represents the indication for the medication?

How does nitroglycerin decrease the level of chest pain that a patient experiences?

A) It constricts the blood vessels, forcing the toxic lactic acid out of the heart. B) It constricts the blood vessels, forcing more blood into the heart muscle. C) It dilates the blood vessels, allowing more blood flow to wash away the toxic lactic acid. D) It dilates the blood vessels, allowing more blood to enter the heart muscle.

_____________________________ _ The administrative medical assistant is responsible for taking the patient's medical history and vital signs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.