Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to see for a patient going into anaphylactic shock? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urticaria
b. Polyuria
c. Laryngeal edema
d. Bronchospasm
ANS: A, C, D
Anaphylactic shock symptoms include urticaria, pruritus, wheezing, laryngeal edema, angioedema, and severe bronchospasm. Decreased urine rather than increased urination would be seen in a patient in shock.
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