A Patient Has Had Several Increasingly Severe Allergic Reactions During

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient has had several increasingly severe allergic reactions during last year's pollen season.This year,the patient comes regularly to the office to receive some antigen injections.The nurse teaches that these will:

• A) Combat infection brought on by the allergic response.
• B) Act as a steroid to lessen the allergic response.
• C) Increase tolerance to the antigen.
• D) Decrease the production of the antibodies.

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Definitions:

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitude often stemming from antagonism or a desire to inflict harm or opposition.

Ambiguous Actions

Activities or behaviors that are unclear or open to multiple interpretations due to lack of clear intent.

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Behavior intended to harm someone without face-to-face confrontation, through methods such as gossiping or spreading rumors.