A 50-year-old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 minutes ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved. Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is stable. Your next action should be to:

A. reassess his breathing and blood pressure in 15 minutes.
B. visualize his airway to assess for oropharyngeal swelling.
C. notify medical control of the patient's response to your treatment.
D. record the time and dose of the injection, and transport promptly.

Ans: D. record the time and dose of the injection, and transport promptly.

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