Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 25-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with generalized urticaria, throat tightness, and difficulty breathing after eating a meal containing shellfish. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

  • Administer an antihistamine

  • Administer a corticosteroid

  • Provide oxygen supplementation

  • Administer epinephrine immediately

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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