After you administer oral glucose to a confused and combative patient, she gradually becomes calmer and fully oriented. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize that the patient:

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The described scenario is consistent with a patient experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The administration of oral glucose would help to increase the patient's blood sugar levels, leading to her improvement in mental status. A second dose would not be necessary unless the patient's blood sugar levels decline again.

After You Administer Oral Glucose to a Confused and Combative