The Following Interventions Are Part of the Emergency Department (ED)protocol

question 23

Multiple Choice

The following interventions are part of the emergency department (ED) protocol for a patient who has been admitted with multiple bee stings to the hands.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Remove the patient's rings.
• B) Apply ice packs to both hands.
• C) Apply calamine lotion to any itching areas.
• D) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO.

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