A 22-year-old man is allergic to bee stings. What is the most important educational intervention the nurse should implement?
A) The patient should be instructed to take benadryl before cutting the grass.
B) The patient should be instructed to use an epinephrine pen if he has a bee sting.
C) The patient should be instructed to go to the emergency immediately after a sting.
D) The patient should be instructed to use an albuterol inhaler if he is stung.
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient should be instructed on the use of epinephrine in the event of a bee sting. If avoidance of exposure to allergens is impossible, the patient should carry and administer epinephrine to prevent an anaphylactic reaction in the event of exposure to the allergen. If the patient is stung and uses an epinephrine pen, he should go to the emergency room afterward. The use of benadryl and albuterol would be ineffective in the event of anaphylaxis.
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