A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. she states that she is allergic to fire ants, but does n
ot carry her own epinephrine. the patient is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. her blood pressure is 122/70 mm hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. you should: