A Patient Is Anxious and Reports Difficulty Breathing After Being

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is anxious and reports difficulty breathing after being stung by a wasp. What is the nurse's priority action?

• A)Provide high-flow oxygen.
• B)Administer antihistamines.
• C)Assess the patient's airway.
• D)Remove the stinger from the site.

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Definitions:

Myoglobin

A red protein containing heme that carries and stores oxygen in muscle cells, very similar in structure to hemoglobin.

Muscle Tissue

A type of body tissue that contracts to produce movement, found throughout the body and classified into skeletal, cardiac, and smooth types.

Glycogen

A large, branched polymer of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

The increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity.