8. Patient Chart History and Physical A 7-year-old i…
8. Patient Chart History and Physical A 7-year-old is brought to the emergency department after experiencing sudden shortness of breath and swelling around the eyes and lips. The patient recently started a new antibiotic. The child is pale, tachypneic with nasal flaring and grunting. Breath sounds reveal wheezing and stridor. The assessment reveals urticaria on the chest and arms, weak peripheral pulses, and periorbital edema. Vital Signs Heart Rate: 148 bpm Respiratory Rate: 36 breaths/min Blood Pressure: 78/44 mmHg Oxygen Saturation: 88% on room air Orders ABGs Chest X-ray ECG monitoring IV access and administration of epinephrine Oxygen via non-rebreather mask Nurses Note: The patient has history of asthma and a known allergy to penicillin. After identifying the child is experiencing ______________ shock, which action should the nurse perform first?