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    Ati nurs 113 pharmacology proctored exam
    Case Study #2 Patient Name: Jacob M. Age: 17 Diagnosis: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) History: Diagnosed at age 10, uses insulin pump therapy, active in sports Situation: Jacob is brought to the emergency department by his coach after collapsing during basketball practice. He is unconscious, diaphoretic, and unresponsive to verbal stimuli. A bedside glucose check reveals a blood sugar of 28 mg/dL. VS are temp. 97 F, HR 112, RR 12, BP 104/48, 02 sat 96%. The nurse prepares to administer 1 mg of glucagon IM as per the emergency protocol. After administering glucagon, what is the nurse's next priority action?

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