The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Diphenhydramine to a Patient

The nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine to a patient who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction to peanuts.Which information about the drug should the nurse provide to the patient?

A) "This is the medication of choice to treat airway obstruction."
B) "This medication will help relieve your itching and runny nose."
C) "This medication will prevent you from going into anaphylactic shock."
D) "This medication will take a while to be effective but will control your symptoms for several hours."