A patient who works in a plant nursery and has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic

Question

During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions, the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment?
a.
"I need to think about a change in my occupation."
b.
"I will learn to administer epinephrine so that I will be prepared if I am stung again."
c.
"I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating my allergy to insect stings."
d.
"I will need to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids to prevent reactions to further stings."

Answer 1

ANS: D
The nurse's responsibilities in patient education are as follows: Teach the patient preparation and administration of epinephrine subcutaneously. There is no need for the patient to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids because this was a short, rapid reaction.