Summary
Summary ( 13 Questions)
A nurse is providing first aid to a client who has been stung by a bee and has a history of severe allergic reactions. The nurse should monitor the client for signs of anaphylaxis, such as: (Select all that apply.)
Choice A Reason: This choice is correct because difficulty breathing is caused by swelling of the airways or bronchospasm that restricts airflow.
Choice B Reason: This choice is correct because swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat is caused by fluid accumulation in the tissues that can block the airway.
Choice C Reason: This choice is correct because hives or itching are caused by histamine release that triggers an inflammatory response in the skin.
Choice D Reason: This choice is correct because nausea or vomiting are caused by histamine release that affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Choice E Reason: This choice is correct because dizziness or fainting are caused by low blood pressure or reduced blood flow to the brain.
Choice A Reason: This choice is correct because difficulty breathing is caused by swelling of the airways or bronchospasm that restricts airflow.
Choice B Reason: This choice is correct because swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat is caused by fluid accumulation in the tissues that can block the airway.
Choice C Reason: This choice is correct because hives or itching are caused by histamine release that triggers an inflammatory response in the skin.
Choice D Reason: This choice is correct because nausea or vomiting are caused by histamine release that affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Choice E Reason: This choice is correct because dizziness or fainting are caused by low blood pressure or reduced blood flow to the brain.