Question
Clinical case 248: The item forms part of an integrated Australian clinical knowledge review in which patient safety is the priority. An 85-year-old presents to an urgent care clinic with sweating, tremor and confusion in a person with diabetes, beginning 70 minutes ago. What is the best next step?
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Correct Answer: A. Check glucose promptly and treat suspected hypoglycaemia.
Explanation:
Adrenergic and neuroglycopenic symptoms require urgent glucose assessment.
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