The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to administer an Epi-Pen. Which of the following would the nurse be sure to include in the teaching plan?
a. Keep Epi-Pen refrigerated at all times.
b. Do not inject Epi-Pen intravenously.
c. Do not inject Epi-Pen into the buttocks.
d. Do not expose the Epi-Pen to extreme heat or sunlight.
e. The thigh is the preferred location for injec-tion of the Epi-Pen.
f. More than one dose of the Epi-pen may be needed.
B, C, D, E, F
An Epi-Pen is a commercially available subcutaneous, single pre-filled injection into the outer thigh for one-time use for anaphylactic reactions. Clients need a prescription for this and it can be purchased at most retail pharmacies. Do not inject the Epi-Pen intravenously or into the buttocks as it may not be effective for a severe reaction. Keep Epi-Pen at room temperature and do not expose to extreme heat or direct sunlight. More than one dose of the Epi-Pen may be needed.
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