A patient presents to the emergency room in cardiac arrest following a bee sting. The nurse should have epinephrine:
A) 1: 1000 dilution in the upper thigh
B) 1:1500 dilution intracardiac
C) 1:2000 dilution intravenous
D) 1:2500 dilution intramuscular
Ans: A
Feedback: Oxygen is provided in high concentrations during cardiopulmonary resuscitation or when the patient is cyanotic, dyspneic, or wheezing. Epinephrine, in a 1:1000 dilution, is administered subcutaneously in the upper extremity or thigh and may be followed by a continuous IV infusion. Most adverse events associated with administration of epinephrine occur when the dose is excessive or it is given intravenously.
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