The mother of a 6-year-old child informs the school nurse that the child is allergic to insect stings and requires an EpiPen. If the child is stung by an insect while in school, the nurse must
a. hold the EpiPen perpendicularly against the thigh and activate.
b. provide additional care in the nurse's office prior to sending the child back to class.
c. call the physician prior to administration.
d. provide a second dose within 2 minutes following initial dose.
ANS: A
When held perpendicularly against the thigh and activated, the needle of the EpiPen penetrates the skin and a single dose of epinephrine is injected into the muscle. Once the epinephrine is administered, the person should go to a hospital emergency department because additional treatment may be necessary. The physician does not have to be notified prior to administration. A second dose should not be provided at this time.
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