An adult patient is demonstrating anaphylaxis from an insect sting.What is the nurse's priority intervention?
A)Benadryl (diphenhydramine)50 mg intravenously
B)Oxygen at 3 liters via nasal cannula
C)Epinephrine 1:1000 0.5 mg sq
D)Normal saline at 150 mL/hr

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The priority intervention for anaphylaxis from an insect sting is administration of epinephrine 1:1000 0.5 mg subcutaneously. This is because epinephrine is the only medication that can reverse the life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis. Benadryl, oxygen, and normal saline are important interventions as well but are not the priority. Benadryl can be given after epinephrine, oxygen can be given if the patient shows signs of respiratory distress, and normal saline can be given as supportive therapy.

An Adult Patient Is Demonstrating Anaphylaxis from an Insect Sting