After a Severe Allergic Reaction, an EpiPen Is Prescribed for the 10-Year-Old

question 12

Multiple Choice

After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the 10-year-old child. Instructions to be given to the child and the family would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)The child should always have the EpiPen readily available.
• B)The parents should learn to administer the EpiPen as the child is too young to self-administer.
• C)Once an EpiPen has been administered, there is no need for additional follow-up.
• D)The EpiPen has an expiration date that should be checked regularly, and the pen should be replaced as needed.
• E)The child should wear a MedicAlert bracelet.

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of the skin, central and peripheral nervous systems, eyes, inner ear, and many connective tissues.

Self-Defense

The legally recognized privilege to protect oneself or one’s property against injury by another. The privilege of self-defense protects only acts that are reasonably necessary to protect oneself or one’s property.

Reasonably Necessary

A legal standard indicating actions or measures needed to achieve a particular purpose without being excessive or impractical.

Injury

Physical harm or damage to an individual's body, or psychological harm to an individual's mental state.