You have arrived on the scene of a 64-year-old patient with diabetes. He is supine in bed and exhibits snoring respirations. Family members state that they just tested his blood sugar and it is 25 mg/dL. What should be your immediate action?

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You have arrived on the scene of a 64-year-old patient with diabetes. He is supine in bed and exhibits snoring respirations. Family members state that they just tested his blood sugar and it is 25 mg/dL. What should be your immediate action?






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