The nurse is caring for a patient who is stung by a wasp. Which of these manifestations would the nurse expect if an allergic reaction develops?
a. Hives
b. Jugular vein distention
c. Pallor around the sting sites
d. Retinal hemorrhage
ANS: A
Hives is one of several symptoms of an allergic reaction.
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