A client is diagnosed with urticaria. The nurse explains to the client that this condition is caused by an allergic reaction. Which of the following types of allergic reaction is this client experiencing?
A) Respiratory response
B) Multisystem response
C) Skin response
D) Gastrointestinal response
C
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With urticaria (hives), reddened areas (erythema), itching (pruritus), and burning around swollen patches on the skin may appear. They appear suddenly and may disappear after a few hours or may last for a period of days or weeks. Hives can result from a variety of causes, including foods; additives; medications; viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections; or stress factors (e.g., heat, sun, cold, emotional stress). Asthma is an example of a respiratory response, and latex sensitivity is an example of an allergy with a multisystem response. A food allergy may cause a gastrointestinal response.
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