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Immunity and Hypersensitivity ( 5 Questions)

Question 1 of 5 :

A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of allergic rhinitis about the mechanism of type I hypersensitivity. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A "Type I hypersensitivity is caused by the binding of IgG antibodies to antigens on the surface of target cells."

B "Type I hypersensitivity is caused by the deposition of immune complexes in the tissues and blood vessels."

C "Type I hypersensitivity is caused by the activation of cytotoxic T cells that destroy the cells expressing foreign antigens."

D "Type I hypersensitivity is caused by the cross-linking of IgE antibodies to mast cells and basophils that release histamine and other mediators."

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