A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) in a state of anaphylaxis. What is the ED nurses priority for care?

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Anaphylaxis severely threatens a patients airway; the nurses priority is preserving airway patency and breathing pattern. This is a higher priority than other valid aspects of care, including medication administration, psychosocial support, and assessment of LOC.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED) in a State