The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing inflammation. Which chemical mediators are responsible for inflammation?
1. Bradykinin
2. Prostaglandins
3. Anaphylaxis
4. Potassium sulfate
5. Antipyretics
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Rationale 1: Bradykinin is one of the chemical mediators of inflammation.
Rationale 2:Prostaglandins is one of the chemical mediators of inflammation.
Rationale 3:Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic response when chemical mediators of inflammation are released.
Rationale 4:Potassium sulfate is an electrolyte.
Rationale 5: Antipyretics are administered to reduce a fever.
Global Rationale: During an inflammatory response, a variety of chemical mediators are released. These include: bradykinin, C-reactive protein, complement, histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins.
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