A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department 30 minutes after being stung by several wasps. He is confused and has difficulty breathing. His temperature is 38°C (100.4°F), pulse is 122/min, respirations are 34/min, and blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Physical examination shows dry skin and decreased capillary refill. There are multiple erythematous, inflamed marks on the back and 1+ pitting edema of the ankles. In addition to the administration of 0.9% saline, the most appropriate next step in management is administration of which of the following? (A) Atropine (B) Captopril (C) Epinephrine (D) Losartan (E) Methacholine (F) Whole blood
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