Objectives Clinical Assessments and Interventions Follow-up Actions 223 Educate about potential for more severe reactions in the future and ways to prevent stings. ● Advise employee regarding signs and symp- toms of systemic allergic reaction including: – Airway tightness, anxiety, and weakness. – Generalized itching and red skin blotches. – Numbness and tingling. – Gastrointestinal distress. ● Caution employee to avoid areas where fire ants or bees usually are present and advise against wearing bright clothing and per- fumes, particularly outdoors. Guideline continues on next page

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