A diabetic patient presents as alert but irritable and confused. His airway is patent with an intact gag reflex and breathing is adequate. You do not have a glucometer available and are not sure if his blood sugar is high or low. In this situation, which one of the following should be your next best action?
A) Insert a nasal airway.
B) Administer oral glucose.
C) Have the family members administer his insulin.
D) Provide emergency transport.
Question 2
Which of the following is one of the paramedic's primary responsibilities?
A) Accident reconstruction
B) Crowd control
C) Patient disposition
D) Public relations