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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