Why Pediatric Dosing Errors Happen & How to Avoid Them
A 6-year-old male patient is brought to the school nurse after developing increased work of breathing while in the cafeteria. On arrival at the office, the patient is crying, and red blotchy hives are noted on his face and neck. The nurse learns he has a peanut allergy and may have ingested a cookie with peanuts. She notes that the patient’s voice is becoming slightly hoarse and the hives are becoming more pronounced. Realizing the patient’s condition is worsening and having no diphenhydramine or epinephrine on hand, the nurse activates 9-1-1.
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