You have responded to a park where you find a 23-year-old female sitting on a bench near a running trail. she states that she has been running for the past 30 minutes, and all of a sudden she cannot catch her breath. she states that this has never happened before and she usually runs 5 miles a day. your assessment reveals that she is flushed, her pulse is fast and weak, her respirations are fast and she is wheezing, and she has hives on her arms and chest. she is most likely suffering from which of the following?
a. anaphylaxis
b. heat stroke
c. allergic reaction
d. hyperventilation syndrome

The correct answer is option A. Anaphylaxis.

Explanation:

Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening if not get emergency help immediately. This allergic reaction occurs due to venom, medication or food, generally because of a bee sting or the food allergy like peanut or mushroom. Some people also allergic to pollens so it can be specific to the person.

Anaphylaxis has several symptoms such as nausea, face seeking, short and difficulty in breathing, vomiting, rashes, wheezing, low blood pressure and several other symptoms. Anaphylactic shock is one of the major symptoms.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. Anaphylaxis.

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