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.
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