Author Question: As the camp nurse, you have three campers who are allergic to bee stings. What is the appropriate ... (Read 33 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

As the camp nurse, you have three campers who are allergic to bee stings. What is the appropriate treatment for these campers if they get stung?

1. Keep Benadryl on hand with counselors.
2. Use baking soda paste for application on the bee sting.
3. Scrape the stinger off if a bee sting occurs.
4. Keep an EpiPen on hand at all times and be able to give IM.

Question 2

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is the most common neurofibromatosis in children.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Benadryl can be a long-term treatment.
2. The concoction would be appropriate for pain relief, but not for the allergic reaction.
3. Removing the stinger is important, but will not stop an allergic reaction.
4. An EpiPen may be needed if child is known to be allergic to bee stings.

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1 . Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is the most common neurofibromatosis in children.
2 . Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is the most common neurofibromatosis in children.