Which precaution or instruction is most important for the nurse to teach a client who is going home after recovering from a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a bee sting?
A. Practicing the assembly and use of an EpiPen
B. Obtaining and wearing a medical alert bracelet
C. Avoiding direct contact with the offending allergen
D. Keeping diphenhydramine with him or her at all times
A
Although all the precautions and instructions have merit, it is difficult to avoid bee stings if the person goes outdoors. If an anaphylactic reaction starts, the client will need to self-medicate very rapidly with the EpiPen. He or she should carry it at all times and be proficient in its assembly and use.
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