Your patient is a 56-year-old male who is conscious and exhibits slurred speech, irritability, and cool, clammy skin. Blood glucose is 54 mg/dL. Proper treatment for this patient could include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) 5 to 10 mg of glucagon IM.
B) consideration of D50 IV if the patient cannot follow simple commands.
C) IV of NS.
D) administration of oral glucose if the patient is able to swallow.
A
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