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What is the recommended treatment for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL who is unable to swallow or follow commands?
What is the recommended treatment for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL who is unable to swallow or follow commands?
- Administer oral glucose
- Administer D10: 100 ml IV/IO bolus
- Provide normal saline
- Give Glucagon 1mg IM (correct)
What are the symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) as mentioned in the text?
What are the symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) as mentioned in the text?
- Unexplained weight gain
- Increased appetite and thirst
- Muscle pain and fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting and abdominal pain (correct)
How should the treatment be adjusted for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL and signs/symptoms of DKA?
How should the treatment be adjusted for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL and signs/symptoms of DKA?
- Administer D10: 100 ml IV/IO bolus
- Provide oral glucose
- Administer normal saline up to 2L (correct)
- Give Glucagon 1mg IM
In what scenario should a second dose of D10: 100 ml IV/IO bolus be administered to a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL?
In what scenario should a second dose of D10: 100 ml IV/IO bolus be administered to a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL?
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Which condition necessitates the use of oral glucose for diabetic patients according to the text?
Which condition necessitates the use of oral glucose for diabetic patients according to the text?
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