Immunity and Hypersensitivity

Immunity and Hypersensitivity ( 5 Questions)

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Question 4 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of bee sting allergy. The client reports that he was stung by a bee while gardening and is feeling dizzy and short of breath. The nurse observes that the client has urticaria, angioedema, and wheezes. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing what type of reaction?

A "A type I hypersensitivity reaction."

No explanation

B "A type II hypersensitivity reaction."

A type II hypersensitivity reaction is not involved in bee sting allergy, as it does not involve IgG or IgM antibodies or target cells.

C "A type III hypersensitivity reaction."

A type III hypersensitivity reaction is not involved in bee sting allergy, as it does not involve immune complexes or complement activation.

D "A type IV hypersensitivity reaction."

A type IV hypersensitivity reaction is not involved in bee sting allergy, as it does not involve cytotoxic T cells or helper T cells.

Immunity and Hypersensitivity

Immunity and Hypersensitivity ( 5 Questions)

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