An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure. the family members report the patient experienced tremors, sweating, and irritability before losing consciousness. the patient's laboratory results indicate hypoglycemia. which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered by the health care provider?

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Aldo Yates

Biology

3 November, 15:59

An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure. the family members report the patient experienced tremors, sweating, and irritability before losing consciousness. the patient's laboratory results indicate hypoglycemia. which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered by the health care provider?

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Trey Walker · Answer 1

If the patient is still unconscious an intravenous administration of glucose will be ordered. If the patient is conscious glucose will be taken orally. If this patient was not within a setting where intravenous could be done, an injection would be done either intramuscular or subcutaneously.