A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Allergy Skin Testing

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient for allergy skin testing. Which of the following precautionary steps is most important for the nurse to follow?

A) The patient must not have received an immunization within 7 days.
B) The nurse should administer albuterol 30 to 45 minutes prior to the test.
C) Prophylactic epinephrine should be administered before the test.
D) Emergency equipment should be readily available.