An 11-year-old boy is having a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a bee. He is lethargic and appears to be having trouble breathing. You hear stridorous respirations. Appropriate treatment of this patient includes:

A. assisting with the administration of an EpiPen.
B. delayed transport to the hospital.
C. assisting with the administration of nitroglycerine.
D. administering intravenous fluids.

Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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What will be an ideal response?

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