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A patient in the emergency department was

showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL. The patient has just become unconscious. What is the nurse's next action?
a. Have the patient eat glucose tablets.
b. Have the patient consume fruit juice, a nondiet soft drink, or crackers.
c. Administer intravenous glucose (50 dextrose).
d. Call the lab to order a fasting blood glucose level.

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