A 30-year-old man presents with widespread urticaria after being bitten numerous times by fire ants. He is conscious and alert and denies respiratory distress. Further assessment reveals that his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. He tells you that his wife has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector because she is allergic to hornets. However, he does not have a prescribed auto-injector of his own. You should:
A. request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine.
B. administer oxygen as needed and transport promptly.
C. assist him in self-administering his wife's epinephrine.
D. refer him to his primary care physician for epinephrine.
Answer: B. administer oxygen as needed and transport promptly.
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