After a Bee Sting, a Patient's Face Becomes Edematous and She

question 31

Multiple Choice

After a bee sting, a patient's face becomes edematous and she begins to wheeze. Based on this assessment, the nurse would be prepared to administer:

• A) aminophylline.
• B) diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
• C) diazepam (Valium).
• D) epinephrine.

Understand the role of stress and personality in recognizing and responding to health symptoms.

Recognize the impact of social support and social perceptions on health-seeking behavior.

Understand gender and age differences in health care utilization.

Analyze the relationship between health behaviors and psychological traits.

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Definitions:

Stable Isotope

A non-radioactive form of an element’s isotope, which does not change or decay over time.

Radiation

The emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium.

Protons

Positively charged particles found within an atom's nucleus, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the element.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electricity.