The nurse is caring for a patient who is stung by a wasp. Which manifestation should the nurse expect if an allergic reaction develops?
a. Hives
b. Retinal hemorrhage
c. Jugular vein distention
d. Pallor around the sting sites
ANS: A
Hives is one of several symptoms of an allergic reaction. B. C. D. These manifestations are not associated with an allergic reaction.
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