How often can oral glucose be repeated for an altered patient with low BGL?

In cases of altered consciousness or hypoglycemia, oral glucose can be safely administered to increase blood glucose levels. The recommended practice for repeating oral glucose is based on the patient's response and timing. Administering oral glucose once after 15 minutes allows enough time for the glucose to work in the system and for the patient's condition to be assessed.

If the patient's blood glucose levels have not improved or the patient remains altered after 15 minutes, it may be appropriate to consider additional interventions or alternative routes for glucose administration. This timing ensures that the patient receives adequate evaluation and monitoring post-administration, helping to avoid potential complications from unnecessary repeated doses too quickly.

The other options suggest either too frequent administration within too short a time frame, which may not allow for an appropriate assessment of effectiveness, or a longer interval that may not align with best practices for managing urgent hypoglycemia.