An alert but confused patient with diabetes is complaining of weakness. Your service carries oral glucose, which has been authorized through off-line medical direction. In this case, you should:

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An alert but confused patient with diabetes is complaining of weakness. Your service carries oral glucose, which has been authorized through off-line medical direction. In this case, you should: