The nurse is administering skin testing with intracutaneous injections of allergens on a patient's forearm.Immediately after the nurse administers one of the injections,the patient complains of itching at the site and of weakness and dizziness.What should the nurse do first?

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Applying a tourniquet above the injection site is the first action the nurse should take in this situation to slow the systemic absorption of the allergen, which can help manage the patient's symptoms and prevent worsening of the reaction. This is a critical first step before administering medications or taking other actions.

The Nurse Is Administering Skin Testing with Intracutaneous Injections of Allergens