You are treating a patient who is a diabetic with an altered mental status. He has a gag reflex, so oral glucose is your treatment. This is given between the patient's cheek and gum using a tongue depressor because:
A. this method allows slow swallowing and absorption into the bloodstream
B. it will not be aspirated if the patient suddenly becomes unconscious
C. this area will cause the patient to regurgitate the stomach's content
D. it will assist in dilating the coronary vessels as much as possible.
Answer: A