After you administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient, his level of conscious deteriorates and he becomes unresponsive with snoring respirations. Which one of the following actions should you take immediately?

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The patient's unresponsiveness and snoring respirations suggest that he has likely experienced a hypoglycemic episode and subsequently aspirated, causing airway compromise. Therefore, the immediate intervention should be to manage the airway to prevent further complications. Administering additional glucose at this point would not help, and providing oxygen without securing the airway would be ineffective.

After You Administer Oral Glucose to a Diabetic Patient, His