A client presents at the clinic with an allergic disorder. The client asks the nurse what an "allergic disorder" means. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "It means you are very sensitive to something inside of yourself."
B) "It is a hyperimmune response to something in the environment that is usually harmless."
C) "It is a muted response to something in the environment."
D) "It is a harmless reaction to something in the environment."

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An allergic disorder is a hyperimmune response to something in the environment that is usually harmless, such as pollen or certain foods. This exaggerated response can cause a range of symptoms from mild itching or sneezing to severe anaphylaxis.

A Client Presents at the Clinic with an Allergic Disorder