The patient has swollen lips and hives. Which of the following scene size-up observations supports your suspicion that the patient is having an allergic reaction?
a. He has a glucometer among his belongings.
b. He has a new container of antibiotics with only two pills missing.
c. He states that several members of his family have the flu.
d. He has a bottle of expired nitroglycerin tablets.
Answer: b
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