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Melani1276

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is caring for a teenage girl who has had an anaphylactic reaction after being stung by a wasp. The nurse is providing patient teaching prior to the patient's discharge.
 
  In the event of an anaphylactic reaction, the nurse informs the patient that she should self-administer epinephrine in what site?
  A) Forearm
  B) Thigh
  C) Deltoid muscle
  D) Abdomen

Question 2

A mother has come to the emergency department (ED) with her 2-year-old who appears to be having a hypersensitivity reaction.
 
  The ED nurse knows that a hypersensitivity reaction may be characterized by an immediate reaction beginning within minutes of exposure to an antigen. What condition is an example of such a reaction?
  A) Anaphylactic reaction immediately following a bee sting
  B) Skin reaction from tape adhesive
  C) Hay fever
  D) Rheumatoid arthritis


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Ksh22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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