A child is brought to the emergency department experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. While an airway is being established, the nurse should prepare which medication for immediate administration?
A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B) Dobutamine (Dobutarex)
C) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
D) Calcium chloride (calcium chloride)

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After the first priority of establishing an airway, administration of epinephrine is the drug of choice. Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, is usually not used for severe reactions. Dobutamine and calcium chloride are not appropriate drugs for this type of reaction.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department Experiencing an Anaphylactic