A patient with diabetes who is being seen for a routine visit suddenly appears to be sweating profusely, is trembling, and seems confused. The patient admits they took insulin earlier but skipped breakfast. What immediate action should be taken to assist the patient?
Immediately call for emergency medical assistance.
Provide oral glucose, if available, and then call for help.
Check the patient's blood sugar levels with a glucometer.
The patient displays symptoms of hypoglycemia, commonly known as insulin shock, which can occur if insulin is taken without sufficient food intake. Oral glucose is the fastest way to raise blood sugar levels in a conscious patient who can swallow. Calling for immediate help is necessary, but it does not directly address the low blood sugar level. While checking blood sugar levels provides important information, it does not treat the hypoglycemia. Glucagon is used when a patient cannot swallow or is unconscious.
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