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captainjonesify

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A patient who has received allergen testing using the cutaneous scratch method has developed itching and swelling at the skin site. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Administer epinephrine.
  b. Apply topical hydrocortisone.
  c. Monitor the patient for lower extremity edema.
  d. Ask the patient about exposure to any new lotions or soaps.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the hospital with acute rejection of a kidney transplant. Which intervention will the nurse prepare for this patient?
 
  a. Administration of immunosuppressant medications
  b. Insertion of an arteriovenous graft for hemodialysis
  c. Placement of the patient on the transplant waiting list
  d. A blood draw for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching


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jharrington11

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The initial symptoms of anaphylaxis are itching and edema at the site of the exposure. Hypotension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, and wheezes occur later. Rapid administration of epinephrine when excessive itching or swelling at the skin site is observed can prevent the progression to anaphylaxis. Topical hydrocortisone would not deter an anaphylactic reaction. Exposure to lotions and soaps does not address the immediate concern of a possible anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should not wait and observe for edema. The nurse should act immediately in order to prevent progression to anaphylaxis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Acute rejection is treated with the administration of additional immunosuppressant drugs such as corticosteroids. Because acute rejection is potentially reversible, there is no indication that the patient will require another transplant or hemodialysis. There is no indication for repeat HLA testing.


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