Despite 100% oxygen and the administration of a beta-2 agonist, a conscious 9-year-old female still has diffuse expiratory wheezing and respiratory distress. Medical control or local protocol will MOST likely dictate the administration of:
A. 1:1,000 epinephrine SC.
B. 0.01 mL/kg of epinephrine 1:10,000 IV.
C. nebulizer treatments every 3 minutes.
D. 0.02 mg/kg of albuterol.
Answer: A. 1:1,000 epinephrine SC.
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