The nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV antibiotics. Which item in the client's health history increases the risk for experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction?
A) 26 years of age
B) Caucasian race
C) Previous antibiotic therapy
D) Concurrent chronic illness
Answer: C
Anyone can have a hypersensitivity reaction. However, risk generally increases with previous exposure, because antigens must be formed with the first exposure before hypersensitivity is likely to occur. Age, sex, concurrent illnesses, and previous reactions to related substances have been identified as having a role in risk for hypersensitivity; however, previous exposure presents the greatest risk.
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