Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that is associated with some classes of antihypertensive medications. The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing angioedema based on which assessment finding? Select all that apply
A) Heart rate above 100 beats per minute
B) Fever greater than 100 °F
C) Swelling of the face
D) Swelling of the throat
E) Blood pressure above 170/100 mm Hg
Ans: C, D
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Angioedema presents with swelling of the face, lips, throat, or extremities.
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