Select the medication that the ER nurse should give to an unconscious client experiencing a severe hypoglycemic reaction.
A)Hydrocortisone
B)D50W
C)Sodium bicarbonate
D)Glucagon

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Glucagon is the appropriate medication to treat severe hypoglycemia in an unconscious client as it stimulates the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which increases blood sugar levels quickly. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medication used to reduce inflammation and swelling and is not appropriate for hypoglycemia. D50W (50% dextrose in water) and sodium bicarbonate are sometimes used to treat severe acidosis caused by uncontrolled diabetes, but they do not rapidly increase blood sugar levels like glucagon does.

Select the Medication That the ER Nurse Should Give to an Unconscious