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You Are Called to the Home of a Diabetic Patient

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You are called to the home of a diabetic patient who has a gastrostomy tube in place. The tube has become dislodged and there is light bleeding at the site. You should


A) administer positive-pressure ventilation with 100%.
B) provide insulin to prevent hypoglycemia from occurring.
C) ask her to assume a position of comfort during your assessment.
D) lie the patient on her right side with her head elevated during transport.

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