You are treating a 28-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant.She has a history of bee sting anaphylaxis and was stung by a bee while in the garden.She is having severe respiratory distress and her blood pressure is 72/50 mmHg.Which of the following is the BEST option for the EMT?
A) Transport rapidly, bypassing the emergency department and taking the patient directly to the obstetrics unit of the hospital.
B) Immediately administer the patient's Epi-Pen®.
C) Do not administer the Epi-Pen® under any circumstances.
D) Administer the Epi-Pen® only on the advice of medical control.
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