A client is being instructed to avoid airborne allergens. Which ...

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A client is being instructed to avoid airborne allergens. Which of the following allergens would be considered airborne? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Animal dander
  2. Eggs
  3. Fungal spores
  4. Grass pollen
  5. Insect stings
  6. Milk

Question 2

A client is being assessed for gastrointestinal system dysfunction. The nurse realizes an impairment of this function could affect which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Absorption of food
  2. Digestion of food
  3. Metabolism of food
  4. Utilization of oxygen
  5. Synthesis of red blood cells
  6. Filtering of water

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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4
Airborne allergens include pollens (e.g., grass, plants, and trees), mold (i.e., fungal spores), dust mites, animal dander, and house dust. Eggs and milk are ingested allergens. Insect stings are injected allergens.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
An impairment in a client's gastrointestinal system functioning could affect the absorption of food, the digestion of food, and the metabolism of food. An impairment in this system will not affect the utilization of oxygen, synthesis of red blood cells, or the filtering of water.