A nurse is caring for a client whose friend brings cupcakes to the hospital. After taking a bite, the client’s face and neck begin to turn red and the client’s lips start to swell. The client begins grabbing their throat as the client’s mother reports a nut allergy. The nurse quickly retrieves Epinephrine 1:1,000. Which route is the appropriate route to administer this medication?
The nurse is caring for a client who is having an anaphylactic reaction. The provider has placed orders. Which of the following orders is the priority?
45 minutes after receiving a transfusion of whole blood, a client develops an anaphylactic transfusion reaction. During this reaction, the nurse would most likely expect to see:
A 9-year old child is brought to the emergency room in anaphylactic shock. Which of the following medication orders would be the most appropriate for this child?
A pregnant client suffers from a pollen allergy and is being seen for management of symptoms. The nurse is teaching the client about how best to prevent an allergic reaction. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
The emergency nurse is managing care for an assigned group of clients. The nurse receives a new admission that is becomes the priority. Which of the following is the priority?
A client is rushed to the emergency department after a peanut exposure and subsequent anaphylactic reaction. The nurse prepares to administer epinephrine. Which concentration and route should the nurse utilize?
The nurse is caring for a client who was started on lisinopril at the beginning of the shift. The nurse notes that the client’s tongue seems a bit swollen and their speech sounds “thick”. What is the nurse’s priority?
While eating dinner in a restaurant, a customer develops an anaphylactic reaction. A nurse nearby notices the problem and stops to help. The first action of the nurse should be which of the following?
