Solved

A Patient in the Emergency Department Was Showing Signs of Hypoglycemia

Question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department was showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL.The patient has just become unconscious.What is the nurse's next action?


A) Have the patient eat glucose tablets.
B) Have the patient consume fruit juice,a nondiet soft drink,or crackers.
C) Administer intravenous glucose (50% dextrose) .
D) Call the lab to order a fasting blood glucose level.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents