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Many sudden illnesses share similar signs and symptoms (confusion, sweating, dizziness, altered mental status). Using your notes, how would you differentiate between a diabetic emergency, stroke, poisoning, and fainting at the sceneand how would those differences change your decision to CALL 9-1-1 or provide care first?

In your answer, be sure to address:

• Which specific signs/symptoms point toward one condition over another?
• Which conditions require immediate 9-1-1 even if the person is responsive?
• When is giving sugar appropriateand when is it dangerous?
• What information do you gather during CHECK that prevents a wrong decision?