A nurse suspects that her unconscious patient is experiencing hypoglycemia. The patient has a saline lock in place. Per protocol, what should the nurse do first?

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Administering 25 mL of 50% dextrose over 1 to 3 minutes is the first-line treatment for hypoglycemia in an unconscious patient who cannot take oral carbohydrates. This method quickly raises the blood sugar levels.

A Nurse Suspects That Her Unconscious Patient Is Experiencing Hypoglycemia