A teenage boy has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by his football coach, who states that the boy has not responded to his normal rescue inhaler. The care team has opted for the administration of subcutaneous epinephrine
The ED nurse should anticipate what assessment finding subsequent to the administration of this drug? A) Increased level of consciousness within 2 to 5 minutes
B) Immediate bronchodilation
C) An immediate decrease in respiratory rate
D) Bronchodilation within 5 to 10 minutes
D
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For acute asthma attacks, subcutaneous (Sub-Q) administration of epinephrine usually produces bronchodilation within 5 to 10 minutes; maximal effects may occur within 20 minutes. An increase in LOC is not a priority, and respiratory rate would not likely decrease.
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