Upon further questioning KK reports some pain at the site only. KK was wearing bright colored clothing and scented lotion/perfume when she was stung by a honey bee in the field. She denies dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. This is her first bee sting and denies any previous family history of significant reaction […]
A patient was stung by an insect. Pain at site of sting, nausea, dizziness, SOB. Patient has symptoms that need to be treated by another health professional. OTC treatment is not appropriate here due to the severity of the patient’s symptoms following an insect sting. Referring the patient to the ER immediately is the correct […]
Burn area on the arm, only on the top layer of the skin. About 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. An NSAID like Ibuprofen or Naproxen would be best for the patient’s pain. Any type of skin protectant ointment like Calmoseptine is also needed.
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