You are caring for a young woman who has been stung by a wasp. There is redness and a hard knot where she was stung. Her vital signs are stable and she denies respiratory distress. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for this patient?
A) Administer 0.3 mg of epinephrine SQ.
B) Assist her with her EpiPen™.
C) Continue with your focused history.
D) Administer nebulized albuterol.
Answer: C
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