The nurse is caring for a client in an allergy clinic. After completing the client history, the nurse selects the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Shock. Which item in the client's history supports the need for this nursing diagnosis?
A)Anaphylactic reaction to shellfish
B)A drug reaction to penicillin causing a rash
C)Glomerulonephritis
D)Dermatitis resulting from a response to laundry detergent

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A)Type I hypersensitivities, such as anaphylactic reactions, occur immediately and may be life-threatening. Because the client has a history of this type of reaction, Risk for Shock is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. The other items would not necessitate the need for this nursing diagnosis.
B)Type I hypersensitivities, such as anaphylactic reactions, occur immediately and may be life-threatening. Because the client has a history of this type of reaction, Risk for Shock is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. The other items would not necessitate the need for this nursing diagnosis.
C)Type I hypersensitivities, such as anaphylactic reactions, occur immediately and may be life-threatening. Because the client has a history of this type of reaction, Risk for Shock is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. The other items would not necessitate the need for this nursing diagnosis.
D)Type I hypersensitivities, such as anaphylactic reactions, occur immediately and may be life-threatening. Because the client has a history of this type of reaction, Risk for Shock is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. The other items would not necessitate the need for this nursing diagnosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in an Allergy