A Patient, Age 42, Develops a Severe Angioedema Involving Her

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 42, develops a severe angioedema involving her face, hands, and feet, with burning and stinging of the lesions. During the assessment, which significant risk factor for allergies does the nurse recognize?

• A) Family history of allergies
• B) History of a recent fungal infection
• C) Use of OTC medications
• D) Recurrent respiratory infections

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A compact version of a word or phrase.

Potassium

A mineral and an electrolyte essential for cell function, heart, muscle, and nerve function, and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

IDDM

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, also known as Type 1 Diabetes, where the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells.

Thyr

Often refers to thyroid, a gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and energy levels.