Your patient has a history of severe anaphylaxis and carries several auto-injectors. You have administered one of the auto-injectors, but the patient's condition continues to worsen. Which of the following is the next best course of action?

A) Continue supportive care en route to the hospital.
B) Contact medical control.
C) Divert transport to a hospital with critical care capabilities.
D) Immediately administer a second auto-injector.


B

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