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mwit1967

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A child with a severe nut allergy has just been brought to the emergency department (ED) in apparent anaphylaxis after accidentally eating peanut butter. What action should the ED nurse prioritize in the care of this patient?
 
  A) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
  B) Take measures to relieve the boy's anxiety.
  C) Applying supplementary oxygen by simple face mask.
  D) Protect the boy's airway.

Question 2

A woman who has experienced severe seasonal allergies in recent years has been referred for allergy skin testing.
 
  The nurse at the allergy clinic should be aware of the need to take precautions against the patient's risk of which of the following nursing diagnoses?
  A) Nausea
  B) Hopelessness
  C) Acute pain
  D) Impaired gas exchange



DylanD1323

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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