The nurse is providing education about anaphylaxis to a parent at a well-child visit. Which agents does the nurse include when reviewing common causes of anaphylaxis in children? Select all that apply.
A) Lead-based paint
B) Low grade plastics
C) Nuts
D) Bee stings
E) Pool chemicals
C) Nuts
D) Bee stings
Explanation: A) Lead-based paint and low grade plastics are not considered common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children.
B) The most common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children are food (e.g., legumes, nuts, fish, shellfish, cow's milk, eggs), hymenoptera (i.e., bee or wasp) stings, and medications (particularly penicillins).
C) The most common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children are food (e.g., legumes, nuts, fish, shellfish, cow's milk, eggs), hymenoptera (i.e., bee or wasp) stings, and medications (particularly penicillins).
D) The most common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children are food (e.g., legumes, nuts, fish, shellfish, cow's milk, eggs), hymenoptera (i.e., bee or wasp) stings, and medications (particularly penicillins). Lead-based paint and low grade plastics are not considered common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children.
E) Pool chemicals are not considered common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions in children.
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