To determine whether a client's angioedema has responded to prescribed therapies, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A)Ask about any clear nasal discharge.
B)Obtain blood pressure and heart rate.
C)Check for swelling of the lips and tongue.
D)Assess extremities for wheal and flare lesions.

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Angioedema is characterized by swelling of the eyelids, lips, and tongue. Wheal and flare lesions; clear nasal drainage; and hypotension and tachycardia are characteristics of other allergic reactions.

To Determine Whether a Client's Angioedema Has Responded to Prescribed