A patient develops anaphylactic shock in response to eating something that has caused an allergic response in the past.What physiologic changes should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Anaphylactic shock is an allergic reaction,but massive in response.It is characterized by loss of plasma from capillaries as an effect of histamine and a sudden drop in the intravascular blood volume and blood pressure.B.C.D.Muscle pain,stomach cramps,and nausea and vomiting are not physiologic changes to anaphylactic shock.

A Patient Develops Anaphylactic Shock in Response to Eating Something