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 not 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: