Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
A patient has an anaphylactic reaction within the 1st half hour after an IV infusion containing Ampicillin is started.The nurse understands that the symptoms occurring during an anaphylactic reaction are the result of:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Anaphylaxis causes bronchoconstriction and vasodilation, leading to respiratory distress and hypotension.