You are reviewing prehospital care reports and notice that a patient with low blood sugar and no contraindications to oral glucose did not receive the medication. You recognize that this inaction placed the patient at risk for what condition?

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Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to brain damage if left untreated. Oral glucose is a quick and effective treatment for hypoglycemia and can prevent brain damage in these cases. Therefore, by not administering oral glucose despite there being no contraindications, the patient was placed at risk for brain damage.

You Are Reviewing Prehospital Care Reports and Notice That a Patient