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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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A school-age child with respiratory stridor, wheezing, and urticaria after IV medication
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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a school-age child who has developed respiratory stridor, wheezing and urticaria after receiving an IV medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer epinephrine. This is the first action the nurse should take because the child is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, indicated by stridor, wheezing, and urticaria. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis as it helps to reverse bronchoconstriction and vasodilation, improving respiratory distress and hypotension. Administering epinephrine promptly is crucial in preventing further deterioration and potentially saving the child's life. Administering methylprednisolone (choice
A) or a nebulized bronchodilator (choice
C) can be considered later, but epinephrine should be given first. Administering oxygen (choice
B) is important but not the priority in this situation.
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