A child is having an anaphylactic response. Place in order the interventions a nurse should perform beginning with the initial (highest priority) intervention and ending with the lowest priority intervention
Use the following format for your Answer: A, B, C, D a. Administer steroids and antihistamines as prescribed.
b. Ensure an adequate airway.
c. Administer epinephrine as prescribed.
d. Administer oxygen.
e. Determine the cause of the reaction.
B, C, D, A, E
The airway should be stabilized first and then the epinephrine administered. Oxygen would be given next and the steroids and antihistamines given after the airway, epinephrine, and oxygen are initiated. Determining the cause of the reaction should be done last.
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