After an intramuscular injection of penicillin, the patient develops severe difficulty breathing and a swollen tongue. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Dopamine (Inotropin)
B. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
C. Norepinephrine (Levophed)
D. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Ans: B. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Rationale: Epinephrine is the drug of choice for patients in anaphylactic shock.
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1. "How much salt do you have in your diet?" 2. "Does the other arm swell also?" 3. "What surgical procedures have you had?" 4. "Do you ever feel self-conscious about your arm?"
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A) Call the physician. B) Obtain a glucometer reading. C) Administer fruit juice. D) Start an IV of dextrose.
A patient has been exposed to a toxic chemical. The nurse's first priority is _______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The client must live in a house; apartments do not qualify for home health care services
Indicate whether the statement is true or false