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Part 1
A 50-year-old woman is experiencing an allergic reaction after accidentally ingesting some shrimp. She has hives, complains of diarrhea, and notes that she is beginning to have difficulty breathing. You assess wheezes. Her vital signs are P 118, R 30, BP 100/60. What is the best answer for when you may administer epinephrine?
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Part 1
A.
The patient has not refused care.
B.
Medical control authorizes you to do so.
C.
The patient has been exposed to this allergen in the past.
D.
You believe the patient is in anaphylactic shock.