A client in anaphylactic shock receives a dose of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef). The nurse recognizes that the desired action of this medication is to:

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Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticoid that works to inhibit the inflammatory process by suppressing the immune system's response. In anaphylaxis, the body's immune system overreacts to an allergen and releases histamine, which causes symptoms such as bronchospasm, hypotension, and edema. Hydrocortisone helps to decrease these symptoms and prevent the progression to anaphylactic shock.

A Client in Anaphylactic Shock Receives a Dose of Hydrocortisone