A patient has sought care, stating that she developed hives overnight. The nurse's inspection confirms the presence of urticaria. What type of allergic hypersensitivity reaction has the patient developed?
A) Type I
B) Type II
C) Type III
D) Type IV
Ans: A
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Urticaria (hives) is a type I hypersensitive allergic reaction
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What diagnostic tests are the most appropriate for R.M., and why?
What will be an ideal response?
For which reasons should a registered nurse contact the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)? Select all that apply?
1. Renewing nursing license 2. Determining nursing standards 3. Identifying the date for a disciplinary hearing 4. Checking the dates for continuing education programs 5. Ascertaining when a nurse applicant became licensed