A 2-Year-Old Child Has Hives

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child has hives. Of the following items ingested, which is most likely to have caused the allergic reaction?

• A) Apple juice
• B) Oatmeal raisin cookies
• C) Jelly sandwich
• D) Banana

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