Which of the following is a contraindication to glucose administration?

• A. Hyperglycemia
• B. Mild fatigue
• C. Hair loss
• D. Normal blood pressure

Answer: (B)

Glucose should be given to correct hypoglycemia, but only when it’s safe to do so. The key contraindication is rising blood glucose—if the patient is already hyperglycemic, giving more glucose would worsen their condition and can lead to further dehydration and metabolic derangements.

So, among the options, the reason not to give glucose is if the patient is hyperglycemic. The other findings listed (like mild fatigue, hair loss, or normal blood pressure) do not by themselves constitute a safe, universal deterrent to glucose administration; you’d base the decision on the patient’s ability to protect the airway and the actual blood glucose level. In practice, you’d verify the glucose level if possible before deciding to give glucose.