A Patient with an Allergy to Bees and a Prescribed

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with an allergy to bees and a prescribed Epi-pen was working in the garden when she noted swelling to the right side of her face. Assessment reveals swelling that is red and hot to the right cheek area. Her airway is patent, respirations easy and adequate, and radial pulse strong. Her vital signs are: pulse 76, respirations 16, blood pressure 156/62 mmHg, and SpO₂ at 99%. Which one of the following should you do next?

• A) Perform a secondary assessment.
• B) Assist the patient with her Epi-pen.
• C) Treat as an anaphylactoid reaction.
• D) Immediate and rapid transport

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