A differential diagnosis for a person is food allergies. The nurse escorts the person into an examination room and begins to ask questions about what the person has most recently eaten. Which of the following has the nurse observed about this person?

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The presence of hives suggests an allergic reaction, which could be caused by a food allergy. Obesity, malnutrition, and anorexia may be potential health concerns for the person but are not directly related to a differential diagnosis for food allergies.

A Differential Diagnosis for a Person Is Food Allergies