A Football Player in Full Uniform Has Been Stung by a Bee

question 9

Multiple Choice

A football player in full uniform has been stung by a bee. Your assessment reveals him to be confused with stridorous respirations and weak radial pulses. His skin is warm and flushed and covered with hives. Vital signs are: pulse 164, respirations 28, blood pressure 74/58 mmHg, and SpO₂ at 87%. The coach notifies you that the patient is allergic to bees and hands you the patient's epinephrine pen. Your next action would be to:

• A) completely expose the patient and administer the epinephrine into his anterior thigh.
• B) lift the shirt over the abdomen and administer the epinephrine into his abdomen below the umbilicus.
• C) lift the shoulder pads and shirt and administer the epinephrine into his upper arm muscle.
• D) administer the epinephrine through a padless area of the pants over the side of his thigh.

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