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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

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Your patient has been stung by a bee. What signs and symptoms would you see if the patient had an allergic reaction to the sting?
  1. Normal respiratory rate
  2. Prolonged expiratory phase
  3. Wheezing on inspiration
  4. Decreased respiratory rate
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse would want to monitor the patient for a prolonged expiratory phase. The allergic reaction would lead to air trapping and alveoli distention that occurs as a result of an anaphylactic response. Respiratory rate will be within normal limits, and wheezing occurs on expiration due to constricted bronchi.
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