Which of the following should NOT be part of the general management of a patient with altered mental status?
A) Thiamine
B) 50 percent dextrose
C) IV with saline lock
D) Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen

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Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen is not recommended unless there is a specific indication, such as increased intracranial pressure. It can cause respiratory alkalosis and vasoconstriction, which may worsen cerebral blood flow. The other options, thiamine (to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy in cases of alcohol abuse), 50 percent dextrose (to correct hypoglycemia), and IV with saline lock (to establish vascular access) are all standard components of the general management of a patient with altered mental status.

Which of the Following Should NOT Be Part of the General