A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department After Developing a Rash

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash, runny nose, and sneezing after eating strawberries. What action will the nurse expect to take first?

• A) Administer diphenhydramine.
• B) Administer epinephrine.
• C) Assess for urinary retention.
• D) Assess heart rate, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.

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