A car swerved to miss a deer in the road and hit a utility pole at a low rate of speed. Damage to the car is minimal, but the 82-year-old male passenger was not wearing a seat belt and hit his head on the dashboard. He presents as confused and diaphoretic. His daughter, the driver, states that he has a history of dementia, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as coronary artery disease. She adds that he did take his insulin about 2 hours ago. Which one of the following questions to the daughter would be most important at this time?

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Given the patient's history of diabetes and recent consumption of insulin, it is important to determine if he has eaten anything recently. Hypoglycemia may be a potential cause of his confusion and diaphoresis. The other questions may be relevant for his overall medical management but are not as immediately important in this situation.

A Car Swerved to Miss a Deer in the Road