A client reports vomiting after taking several doses of chitosan. Which type of allergy might this client be demonstrating by the response after taking this dietary supplement?
A) Gluten
B) Sodium
C) Shellfish
D) Bee pollen

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Some ingredients in dietary supplements can cause allergic or anaphylactic reactions if clients are unaware of their contents. Chitosan is sold to promote weight loss but is made from shellfish and should be avoided by clients with that allergy. Chitosan does not contain gluten, sodium, or bee pollen.

A Client Reports Vomiting After Taking Several Doses of Chitosan