Treatment for Diabetic Patients with Hypoglycemia
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>When the patient's glucose remains below 60 mg/dL after the first dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition necessitates the use of oral glucose for diabetic patients according to the text?

    <p>Blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL with inability to follow commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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