A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the immediate reactions that may occur after administering antivenins. Within which of the following time periods will the immediate reaction be seen if the client is sensitive to the antivenin?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Ans: A
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The immediate reactions usually occur within 30 minutes of administration of the antivenin. The antivenins may cause various reactions, with hypersensitivity being the most severe. Symptoms include apprehension; flushing; itching; urticaria; edema of the face, tongue, and throat; cough; dyspnea; vomiting; cyanosis; and collapse.
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