Which are signs of anaphylaxis and the immediate management steps a nurse should initiate in line with local policy?

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Which are signs of anaphylaxis and the immediate management steps a nurse should initiate in line with local policy?

Recognising anaphylaxis means spotting a rapid, systemic reaction that can quickly progress to airway compromise and circulatory collapse, so the response must be immediate and life-saving. The best option mirrors this urgency and the standard, policy-based approach: call emergency services right away, administer intramuscular adrenaline in line with local policy, place the patient supine (unless there are breathing problems that require a different position), provide oxygen if available, monitor vital signs, and document the event and the response. Adrenaline is the first-line treatment because it quickly reverses the key effects of anaphylaxis—airway swelling, bronchospasm, and low blood pressure—so administering it promptly is crucial. The other descriptions don’t indicate a life-threatening reaction or omit the essential, rapid actions needed to stabilize the patient.

Recognising anaphylaxis means spotting a rapid, systemic reaction that can quickly progress to airway compromise and circulatory collapse, so the response must be immediate and life-saving. The best option mirrors this urgency and the standard, policy-based approach: call emergency services right away, administer intramuscular adrenaline in line with local policy, place the patient supine (unless there are breathing problems that require a different position), provide oxygen if available, monitor vital signs, and document the event and the response. Adrenaline is the first-line treatment because it quickly reverses the key effects of anaphylaxis—airway swelling, bronchospasm, and low blood pressure—so administering it promptly is crucial. The other descriptions don’t indicate a life-threatening reaction or omit the essential, rapid actions needed to stabilize the patient.

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