A relative asks how to help an unconscious person with diabetes who may have severe hypoglycaemia. Which instruction is correct?
Correct answer: C. Administer prescribed glucagon and call for help
- A. Give sweet juice slowly by mouth
- B. Place glucose gel between the teeth
- C. Administer prescribed glucagon and call for help
- D. Give the person the next scheduled insulin dose
Explanation
An unconscious person may aspirate any oral food, drink or gel. Prescribed glucagon can raise blood glucose when the patient cannot swallow, while emergency help is arranged; insulin would worsen hypoglycaemia.
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Covers diabetes mellitus, insulin therapy, hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar states and common thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders. It includes blood glucose monitoring, diet, foot care, sick-day management and the clinical differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state.
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