Ramon Has Been Stung by a Bee and Is Now

question 98

Multiple Choice

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath.Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

• A)waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
• B)self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
• C)calling a physician's office for advice
• D)going to an emergency room

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