After an influenza immunization, the patient complains of shortness of breath, breaks out in hives, and begins to twitch. Which ordered medication should the nurse give first?
a. Epinephrine injection
b. Oxygen via mask at 5 L/min
c. Corticosteroid injection
d. Bronchodilators per nebulization
A
Epinephrine is the initial line of defense to reverse anaphylaxis, followed by high-flow oxygen, bronchodilators, and corticosteroid injection as necessary.
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