The reason Epinephrine is administered subcutaneously to a client experiencing an anaphylactic reaction is to:
a. increase the hista-mine response c. decrease heart con-tractions
b. dilate the bronchioles d. relax the blood ves-sels
B
Epinephrine is administered subcutaneously as soon as symptoms develop to dilate bronchioles, increase heart contractions, and constrict blood vessels.
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