The nurse is preparing educational materials for a group of new parents about allergic reactions. Which specific immunoglobulin should the nurse emphasize as being responsible for these types of reactions?
A) IgA
B) IgE
C) IgG
D) IgM
B
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IgE is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions and is associated with allergy and parasitic infections. IgA is found in saliva, sweat, and tears and provides defense against pathogens on exposed surfaces. IgG is the most frequently occurring antibody in plasma and neutralizes bacterial toxins. IgM lyses cell walls and is early to arrive in the presence of an infection in the bloodstream.
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