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Elderly patient:
- takes insulin for diabetes/no trauma
- deteriorating for a week (according to family)
- unconscious
- RR 6, HR 130, BP 78/54
This is the most important intervention.
What is ?
A. Administer sugar to the patient
B. Ventilate @ 12 breaths per minute
C. Communicate compassionately with the family
D. Wrap the patient in a heavy blanket and backboard