A camp nurse has been rushed to a playing field where a girl appears to be experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. The nurse has had the child rushed to the camp's infirmary
What action should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this child?
A) Administer analgesics if available.
B) Closely monitor the girl's heart rate.
C) Position the girl in high Fowler's.
D) Maintain the patency of the girl's airway.
D
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