Administration of glucose solution is prescribed for all of the following situations except ?
Correct Answer: History of unconsciousness
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e. History of Unconsciousness Neonates are susceptible for developing hypoglycemia during the first 2-4 hours of life. If the breast-feeding is not staed within '/2 an hour of bih about 10% of normal neonates are likely to develop hypoglycemia. This hypoglycemia is corrected either by staing breast-feeding or by administering glucose. Child of a diabetic mother is prone for hypoglycemia --> glucose solution is given if the child develops symptoms of hypoglycemia. In a child with history of hypoglycemia, glucose administration is indicated if the symptoms of hypoglycemia recur.
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