To Prevent Anaphylaxis After a Patient Has Received Allergen Testing

question 4

Multiple Choice

To prevent anaphylaxis after a patient has received allergen testing using the cutaneous scratch method, the nurse should initially monitor the patient's

• A) blood pressure and pulse.
• B) pupil size and reaction to light.
• C) arm at the site of the skin testing.
• D) bilateral lung sounds.

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