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A 12-year-old client presents suddenly with signs of shock; weak and rapid pulse; bronchoconstriction and laryngeal edema. What should the nurse suspect is the cause of this presentation? Bronchial asthma. Anaphylaxis. Bronchiolitis. Respiratory distress syndrome.
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