A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What should the nurse do first to assist this patient?
1. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.
2. Maintain an airway.
3. Provide calm reassurance.
4. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
Correct Answer: 2
Establishing and maintaining a patent airway is of primary importance when a patient demonstrates anaphylactic shock. After an airway is established, epinephrine may be administered and a cardiac monitor connected. The patient can be reassured after the other interventions have been performed.
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