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Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher
Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher
Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783 Exercise 31
Priority Decision: The patient is admitted from a nearby park with an apparent anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting.He is experiencing dyspnea and hypotension with swelling at the site.Number the following actions in the order of priority that the nurse should implement for this patient.
a. Provide oxygen
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b. Remove the stinger
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c. Ensure a patent airway
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d. Prepare to administer epinephrine
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e. Start IV for fluid and medication access
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f. Position patient flat with the legs elevated
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g. Anticipate intubation with severe respiratory distress
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h. Have diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and nebulized albuterol available
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a. Provide oxygen
_______
b. Remove the stinger
_______
c. Ensure a patent airway
_______
d. Prepare to administer epinephrine
_______
e. Start IV for fluid and medication access
_______
f. Position patient flat with the legs elevated
_______
g. Anticipate intubation with severe respiratory distress
_______
h. Have diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and nebulized albuterol available
_______
Explanation
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a. 2
b. 4
c. 1
d. 6
e. 5
f. 3
g. 7
h. 8
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Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher
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