Immediately After the Nurse Administers an Intracutaneous Injection of an Allergen

question 11

Multiple Choice

Immediately after the nurse administers an intracutaneous injection of an allergen on the forearm,a patient complains of itching at the site and of weakness and dizziness.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Remind the patient to remain calm.
• B) Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.
• C) Apply a tourniquet above the injection site.
• D) Rub a local antiinflammatory cream on the site.

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