A patient with a history of diabetes is confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical command orders you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following best represents the indication for the medication?

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Confusion and irritability suggest hypoglycemia, which can be treated with oral glucose in a conscious patient with an intact gag reflex. The other options (medical command authorization, history of diabetes, and high blood sugar) are not directly relevant to the indication for oral glucose administration in this scenario.

A Patient with a History of Diabetes Is Confused and Irritable