Medical direction has ordered you to administer one dose of oral glucose to a diabetic patient with confusion. Which one of the following actions describes what you should do?

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Medical direction has ordered you to administer one dose of oral glucose to a diabetic patient with confusion. Therefore, administering the entire tube of glucose is the correct action. It is important to give the full dose as directed to ensure the patient's blood sugar levels are raised to a safe range as quickly as possible. It is not necessary to question the order, as oral glucose is a common treatment for hypoglycemia. Half the contents of the tube may not be enough to effectively raise the patient's blood sugar levels. It is also not necessary to have the patient swallow all of the glucose in the tube, as it is designed to dissolve and be absorbed in the mouth.

Medical Direction Has Ordered You to Administer One Dose of Oral