A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What action should the nurse take first?
a. Provide pain relief.
b. Ensure a patent airway.
c. Provide patient teaching.
d. Obtain a detailed patient history.
ANS: B
Patients may have symptoms including wheezing, laryngeal edema, angioedema, and severe bronchospasm, which make it essential for the nurse to ensure a patent airway first. A. C. D. The other actions may be done but are a lower priority than a patent airway.
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