A man is experiencing a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a scorpion. He does not have his own epinephrine; however, his wife is allergic to bees and has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. You should:
A) provide rapid transport and consider an ALS rendezvous.
B) assist the patient with the wife's prescribed epinephrine.
C) assist the patient with one-half the usual dose of the wife's epinephrine.
D) request an ALS unit to respond to the scene to administer epinephrine.
Answer: A) provide rapid transport and consider an ALS rendezvous.
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