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63. A patient in the ICU has a sudden onset of unresponsiveness and a blood glucose of 30 mg/dL. What is the immediate life-saving nursing intervention?

A. Administer oral glucose
B. Administer IV dextrose (e.g., D50W) stat
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C. Administer insulin
D. Administer a diuretic

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  • Administer oral glucose
  • Administer IV dextrose (e.g., D50W) stat
  • Administer insulin
  • Administer a diuretic

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