A patient who is anxious and has difficulty breathing seeks treatment after being stung by a wasp.What is the nurse's priority action?

Name: A patient who is anxious and has difficulty breathing seeks treatment after being stung by a wasp.What is the nurse's priority action?
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The initial action with any patient with difficulty breathing is to assess and maintain the airway.The other actions also are part of the emergency management protocol for anaphylaxis,but the priority is airway maintenance.

A Patient Who Is Anxious and Has Difficulty Breathing Seeks