A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the family of a child with allergic rhinitis. When describing the immune reaction that occurs, the nurse would identify the role of which immunoglobulin?

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IgE is the immunoglobulin primarily involved in allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis. It binds to allergens and triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals from mast cells, leading to the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan for the Family