You Have Been Called for a Male Patient Experiencing a Severe

question 31

Multiple Choice

You have been called for a male patient experiencing a severe allergic reaction. The patient is very confused and having great difficulty breathing. He has an epinephrine auto-injector; however, your service does not have protocols related to its use. In EMT class, you went over and passed a test on the use of an epinephrine auto-injector for allergic reactions. In this case, you should:

• A) assist the patient with his epinephrine auto-injector.
• B) provide oxygen and respiratory support followed by immediate transport.
• C) assist the patient with his epinephrine using implied consent as justification.
• D) contact the physician prescribing the medication for permission to use the auto-injector.

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