A young client experiences nausea and vomiting after eating peanut butter. Which additional symptom should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?

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Hives, gastrointestinal symptoms, and itching indicate that the client has released histamine because of an immune response and has had an allergic reaction. Food intolerance is associated with abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas production. Food intolerances do not involve an immune system response.

A Young Client Experiences Nausea and Vomiting After Eating Peanut