Introduction
Introduction ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine to a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis after a bee sting. The nurse should administer the medication by which of the following routes?
Intramuscular injection is the preferred route for administering epinephrine in anaphylaxis because it provides rapid absorption and onset of action.
B is incorrect because subcutaneous injection has a slower absorption rate than intramuscular injection and may not provide adequate relief in an emergency situation.
C is incorrect because intravenous injection of epinephrine can cause severe adverse effects such as cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension and should be reserved for life-threatening situations when other routes are ineffective.
D is incorrect because oral administration of epinephrine is ineffective due to extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver.
Intramuscular injection is the preferred route for administering epinephrine in anaphylaxis because it provides rapid absorption and onset of action.
B is incorrect because subcutaneous injection has a slower absorption rate than intramuscular injection and may not provide adequate relief in an emergency situation.
C is incorrect because intravenous injection of epinephrine can cause severe adverse effects such as cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension and should be reserved for life-threatening situations when other routes are ineffective.
D is incorrect because oral administration of epinephrine is ineffective due to extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver.