The nurse is explaining rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its causes to a client newly diagnosed with the condition
Which of the following would the nurse explain to the client is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that RA is thought to cause in the body? 1. Hypersensitivity type I
2. Hypersensitivity type II
3. Hypersensitivity type III
4. Hypersensitivity type IV
3. Hypersensitivity type III
Rationale:
RA causes a type III hypersensitivity reaction, an autoimmune response with immune complexes circulating in the blood and tissues causing varied symptoms. Type I hypersensitivity reactions are immediate and can be life-threatening. Type II reactions occur in 15 to 30 minutes. Type IV reactions are delayed hypersensitivity reactions.
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