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Immediately After the Nurse Administers an Intradermal Injection of an Allergen

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Immediately after the nurse administers an intradermal injection of an allergen on the forearm, a client complains of itching at the site and of weakness and dizziness. Which of the following actions is priority for the nurse to implement?


A) Remind the client to remain calm.
B) Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.
C) Apply a tourniquet above the injection site.
D) Rub a local anti-inflammatory cream on the site.

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