You have arrived by the side of a patient who is allergic to latex and was exposed to it when she spilled a latex-containing powder on her right hand. Assessment reveals her to be panicked. She is able to speak only a few words with each breath. Her tongue is swollen and her respirations are rapid, labored, and noisy. Which of the following actions should be your priority?
a. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
b. Wash the latex powder off of the hand.
c. Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure.
d. Get a SAMPLE history.
Answer: b
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