A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) in a state of anaphylaxis. What is the ED nurse's priority for care?
A) Monitor the patient's level of consciousness.
B) Protect the patient's airway.
C) Provide psychosocial support.
D) Administer medications as ordered.
Ans: B
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Anaphylaxis severely threatens a patient's airway; the nurse's priority is preserving airway patency and breathing pattern. This is a higher priority than other valid aspects of care, including medication administration, psychosocial support, and assessment of LOC.
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