Your patient has been stung by a bee. What signs and symptoms would you see if the patient had an allergic reaction to the sting?
A)Normal respiratory rate
B)Prolonged expiratory phase
C)Wheezing on inspiration
D)Decreased respiratory rate

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The nurse would want to monitor the patient for a prolonged expiratory phase. The allergic reaction would lead to air trapping and alveoli distention that occurs as a result of an anaphylactic response. Respiratory rate will be within normal limits, and wheezing occurs on expiration due to constricted bronchi.

Your Patient Has Been Stung by a Bee