Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is assessing a client with anaphylactic shock. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of anaphylactic shock?
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by cutaneous cyanosis (C) from poor perfusion and pruritus (D) from histamine release. Hypertension (A) is not typical, as hypotension is expected. Crackles (B) suggest pulmonary edema, not a primary feature of anaphylaxis.