The nurse is caring for a client with an allergic reaction. What is the nurse's understanding of this type of hypersensitivity reaction?
A) It is a Type I reaction, an IgE mediated disorder.
B) It is a Type II reaction, an antibody-mediated disorder.
C) It is a type III reaction, a complement-mediated disorder.
D) It is a type IV reaction, a T-cell mediated disorder.

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An allergic reaction is typically a Type I hypersensitivity reaction, which is mediated by IgE antibodies.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with an Allergic