The mother of a 6-year-old child informs the school nurse that the child is allergic to insect stings and requires an EpiPen.If the child is stung by an insect while in school,the nurse must:

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The correct procedure for administering an EpiPen for an insect sting allergy is to hold the EpiPen perpendicularly against the thigh and activate it immediately. It is important to act quickly as an allergic reaction can be life-threatening. Providing additional care in the nurse's office prior to sending the child back to class may be necessary, but the priority is administering the EpiPen. Calling the physician prior to administration may cause a delay in treatment and putting the child at risk. Providing a second dose within 2 minutes following the initial dose should only be done if the child's symptoms have not improved or the reaction is severe. However, it is important to seek medical attention immediately following the administration of the EpiPen.

The Mother of a 6-Year-Old Child Informs the School Nurse