While assessing a patient with signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock, you notice angioedema of the face and neck. This is caused by:
A. histamine release that results in an increase in vascular permeability.
B. decreased function of the right side of the heart with blood regurgitation.
C. histamine release that causes internal bleeding due to vascular damage.
D. decreased vascular permeability and shifting of fluid into the soft tissues.
Answer: A. histamine release that results in an increase in vascular permeability.
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