A client comes to the clinic and states he has "broken out in hives and itching since eating strawberries this morning." The client states he has never had problems with strawberries before. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "It is probably not the strawberries that you are having an allergy to if you have eaten them before."
B) "It is possible to develop an allergic reaction to something you have had prior exposure to previously."
C) "Are you sure that you haven't had an allergic reaction before; this doesn't seem possible."
D) "We will probably be admitting you to the hospital; this could cause respiratory arrest."
B
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Allergies can occur at any age, and the pattern of allergic response can vary in the same person during his or her life. For example, a person may suddenly develop an allergic reaction to a substance such as latex, even though he or she has had multiple prior contacts with latex and no past problems. Although an allergic reaction may cause laryngeal swelling, this client does not exhibit any of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress that would lead to respiratory arrest.
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