A child is brought to the emergency department experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. Once the airway is established, the nurse should do which action? Place in correct sequence
Provide answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g., a, b, c).
a. Administer epinephrine.
b. Keep child warm and calm.
c. Obtain vascular access.
ANS:
c, a, b
The correct sequence of actions is to obtain vascular access, administer epinephrine, and then to keep the child warm and calm.
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