A 36-year-old patient presents to an outpatient clinic with…
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A 36-yeаr-оld pаtient presents tо аn оutpatient clinic with an intensely pruritic, erythematous, blistering rash on the wrists and forearms. The patient reports wearing a new metal watch and bracelet 2 days ago. The rash is limited to the areas that were in direct contact with the jewelry. The patient denies shortness of breath, wheezing, facial swelling, or difficulty swallowing. Vital signs are stable. The nurse recognizes that this patient's reaction is most consistent with which type of hypersensitivity response?