The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about nursing care for hypersensitivity reactions. Which should the nurse include as examples of type I hypersensitivity reactions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Angioedema
c. Serum sickness
d. Allergic rhinitis
e. Contact dermatitis
f. Hypogammaglobulinemia
ANS: A, B, D
Type I hypersensitivity reactions include conditions such as allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis, angioedema. hemolytic transfusion reactions, measles, and transplant rejections. C. E. F. These health problems are not considered type I hypersensitivity reactions.
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