What is the appropriate initial action that the nurse should direct the client to perform? Nurse Ejay is assigned to a telephone triage. A client called who was stung by a honeybee and is asking for help. The client reports of pain and localized swelling but has no respiratory distress or other symptoms of anaphylactic shock.

Removing the stinger by scraping it.

Since the stinger will continue to release venom into the skin. removing the stinger should be the first action that the nurse should direct to the client.Options B and C: After removing the stinger. Antihistamine and cold compress follow.Option D: The caller should be further advised about symptoms that require 911 assistance.