A Mother Has Called You for Her 9-Year-Old Daughter Who

question 36

Multiple Choice

A mother has called you for her 9-year-old daughter who was stung in the right hand by a bee. She states that her older daughter is allergic to bees and she is scared that the patient may also be allergic, although she has never been stung before. Assessment of the patient reveals a red, painful, and swollen area on the back of the girl's right hand. The primary assessment is unremarkable and her vital signs are normal. The mother hands you her older daughter's epinephrine pen. You would:

• A) administer the epinephrine into the patient's thigh.
• B) ask the mother to administer the pen into the patient's thigh.
• C) wash the patient's hand with soap and water.
• D) contact medical direction for permission to use the Epi-pen.

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