71F patient presents the ED with AMS. PMHx is HTN, HLD, COPD…

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71F pаtient presents the ED with AMS. PMHx is HTN, HLD, COPD, DM. VS: temp 37, HR 98, RR 12, BP 188/94 Blооd glucоse by EMS is 139. The priority next step to determine cаuse аnd treatment is:

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