The nurse is working at a school where several students have bee sting allergies. Which action sould be included in the plan of care for these students in the event of a bee sting?
A. Administer the student's EpiPen subcutaneously if respiratory distress or wheezing 1s noted.
B. . Repeat administration of the student's EpiPen in 15 minutes until symptoms are relieved or until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.
c. Call EMS (91 I) only if the student's symptoms are not relieved after administration of the EpiPen.
d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) should be administered immediately after the bite to prevent an anaphylactic reaction.
Answer:
A.) Administer the student's EpiPen subcutaneously if respiratory distress or wheezing is noted.
Reason : EpiPen or epinephrine injection is used to reduce the allergic reaction of sting allergy.
The nurse is working at a school where several students have bee sting allergies. Which action sould be included in the...