Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Laryngeal edema. This indicates an allergic reaction because it is a severe symptom of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Laryngeal edema can lead to airway obstruction and compromise breathing. Nausea (B) and insomnia (C) are not typical signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. Cardiac dysrhythmia (D) may indicate a severe reaction but is not specific to an allergic response.