Which statement by a parent of a child with an allergy to bee stings indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "My child should carry an autoinjector with epinephrine in case of a bee sting."
B) "If we do not have access to an epinephrine autoinjector, I will take my child to the emergency department."
C) "If my child is stung by a bee, it will probably not be necessary to use the epinephrine autoinjector."
D) "Adrenalin is the drug of choice for severe symptoms of a bee sting."
C) "If my child is stung by a bee, it will probably not be necessary to use the epinephrine autoinjector."
Explanation: A) Victims with a known allergy to bee and wasp stings should use their autoinjector (Adrenaclick or EpiPen), which contains epinephrine. If victims do not know of an allergy or do not have access to an autoinjector, they should be taken to the emergency department.
B) If victims do not know of an allergy or do not have access to an autoinjector, they should be taken to the emergency department.
C) Victims with a known allergy to bee and wasp stings should use immediately use their autoinjector (Adrenaclick or EpiPen), which contains epinephrine. If victims do not know of an allergy or do not have access to an autoinjector, they should be taken to the emergency department.
D) The teacher and school nurse should be notified of the child's allergy so they can prevent bee stings or treat appropriately if an allergic reaction develops.
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