A nurse in an intensive care unit is planning care for a patient with severe bronchospasms triggered by a known allergy to peanuts he consumed at a party.The nurse recognizes that these abrupt spasms are related to antibodies that trigger:

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Bronchospasms are caused by the contraction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles, which are part of the airway. This reaction can be triggered by allergic reactions, such as to peanuts, leading to the abrupt narrowing of the airways and difficulty breathing.

A Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit Is Planning Care