The nurse is providing discharge education for a client who experienced an anaphylactic reaction as a result of a bee sting

Question

In order to best assure the client will receive prompt, appropriate medical care in the event of another bee sting, the nurse encourages the client to: Select al that apply. 1. Wear a medical alert bracelet that identifies his allergy to bee venom.
2. Always have quick access to an epinephrine pen.
3. Be aware of how quickly the symptoms occur and exacerbate.
4. Minimize the amount of time spent out of doors.
5. Apply insect repellant before spending time outside.

Answer 1

1. Wear a medical alert bracelet that identifies his allergy to bee venom.
2. Always have quick access to an epinephrine pen.
3. Be aware of how quickly the symptoms occur and exacerbate.

Rationale: Wear a medical alert bracelet that identifies his allergy to bee venom. The nurse can further promote patient health and safety by encouraging patients with a history of anaphylactic reactions to wear a medical alert bracelet or other form of medical identification tag that identifies allergies. Always have quick assess to an epinephrine pen. Carrying a self-administered epinephrine kit to use in the event of an anaphylactic reaction is essential. Be aware of how quickly the symptoms occur and exacerbate. Being aware of symptom and the speed with which anaphylactic shock can occur will be vital to the client receiving appropriate, prompt medical care. Minimize the amount of time spent out of doors. Minimizing the time spent outdoors may decrease the potential of being stung, but does not affect prompt, appropriate care in the event of a sting. Apply insect repellant before spending time outside. Wearing insect repellant may decrease the potential of being stung, but does not affect prompt, appropriate care in the event of a sting.