The nurse is reviewing medications for a client with anaphylactic shock. Which medication would the nurse anticipate to be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Beta agonist treatment
B) Diphenhydramine infusion treatment
C) Epinephrine treatment
D) Lorazepam treatment
E) Heparin treatment
A) Beta agonist treatment
B) Diphenhydramine infusion treatment
C) Epinephrine treatment
Explanation: A) Medications given for anaphylactic shock include epinephrine given immediately, sometimes vasopressors for persistent hypotension, antihistamines, and inhaled beta agonists for bronchoconstriction.
B) Treatment for anaphylactic shock includes: epinephrine given immediately, intubation, intravenous fluids and sometimes vasopressors for persistent hypotension, antihistamines, and inhaled beta agonists for bronchoconstriction.
C) Treatment for anaphylactic shock includes: epinephrine given immediately, intubation, intravenous fluids and sometimes vasopressors for persistent hypotension, antihistamines, and inhaled beta agonists for bronchoconstriction.
D) Orders for lorazepam and heparin may be present in the client's plan of care, but they are not typically given for the treatment of anaphylactic shock.
E) Orders for lorazepam and heparin may be present in the client's plan of care, but they are not typically given for the treatment of anaphylactic shock.
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