How should a dental nurse manage suspected allergic reactions to local anesthesia or materials and what steps to escalate?

• A. Stop the procedure; assess severity; call for help; administer first-line treatment per policy (e.g., adrenaline for anaphylaxis); provide appropriate airway support and oxygen; monitor and document; escalate to the dentist/medical professionals as needed.
• B. Continue the procedure and monitor later.
• C. Ignore symptoms if mild.
• D. Give any random medication.

Answer: (D)