A patient with an allergy to bees and a prescribed EpiPen was working in the garden when she noted swelling to the right side of her face. Assessment reveals swelling that is red and hot to the right cheek area. Her airway is patent, respirations easy and adequate, and radial pulse strong. Her vital signs are pulse, 76; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 156/62 mmHg; and SpO2, 99%. What should be the EMT's action at this time?
A) Perform a secondary assessment
B) Assist the patient with her EpiPen
C) Treat the patient's condition as an anaphylactoid reaction
D) Provide immediate and rapid transport
A) Perform a secondary assessment
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