Medicine, 26.02.2021 01:40 pr47723

For this exam, I want you to read this scenario and tell me what is happening: A 10-year-old girl presented to the emergency department with acute dyspnea. Her mother was with her, reporting she was acting normal this morning while preparing for school and boarding the bus.

About two hours later the school called stating she developed a rash and generalized flushing shortly after eating a chocolate chip cookie brought in from home by another student. During the exam she vomited and became more short of breath. Vital signs were: blood pressure 72/50, pulse 134, respirations 28, temp 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit, pulse oximetry 94% on room air.

What is she experiencing? How can you tell? How will you treat her?
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