You have arrived on the scene of a 64-year-old diabetic patient. He is supine in bed and exhibits snoring respirations. Family members state that they just tested his blood sugar and it is 25 mg/dL. Which one of the following should be your immediate action?
A) Prepare and administer oral glucose.
B) Have family recheck the blood sugar.
C) Determine what the patient has eaten.
D) Perform the head-tilt, chin-lift.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).