A Person Who Is Diabetic Is Brought into the Emergency

Multiple Choice

A person who is diabetic is brought into the Emergency Department by a friend who found him on the floor unconscious. The first nursing action would be to:

A) Ask the friend what happened and how long the client was unconscious
B) Assess the client for signs of head trauma when he collapsed
C) Obtain a blood sugar level and start an IV infusion
D) Contact the client's immediate family to come to the hospital