Approximately 20 minutes after receiving a penicillin injection at the doctor's office, a 41-year-old female presents with acute respiratory distress, facial swelling, and intense itching to her entire body. Her level of consciousness is decreased and her breathing is labored with minimal chest rise. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient should include:
A. assisted ventilations, IV of normal saline, and epinephrine.
B. oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, IV of normal saline, and albuterol.
C. insertion of a King LT airway and a 1,000 mL bolus of normal saline.
D. hyperventilation with a bag-mask device and epinephrine via IV push.
Answer: A. assisted ventilations, IV of normal saline, and epinephrine.
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