The nurse in an allergy clinic is preparing to administer allergy testing to a client with an intradermal needle. What is the first priority before the nurse starts this procedure?
a. Have emergency equipment available and nearby, along with trained personnel in case of an anaphylaxis reaction.
b. Have the drug drawn up in the syringe and ready to go.
c. Review the five rights of medication administration.
d. Wash her hands prior to preparing.
a. Have emergency equipment available and nearby, along with trained personnel in case of an anaphylaxis reaction.
FEEDBACK:
a. Have emergency equipment available and nearby, along with trained personnel in case of an anaphylaxis reaction. All the other choices are correct; however, the emergency equipment and personnel are priority.
b. This is correct; however, something else is of greater priority. .
c. This is correct; however, something else is of greater priority. .
d. This is correct; however, something else is of greater priority. .
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