A middle-aged man has presented for care to a nurse practitioner because his seasonal allergies are detracting from his quality of life. What should the nurse teach this patient about allergic rhinitis?
A) Allergic rhinitis is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
B) A diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms because no objective diagnostic tests exist.
C) Allergic rhinitis develops as a result of prolonged exposure to unhygienic conditions.
D) Immunotherapy may have the potential to provide long-term relief from symptoms.
Question 2
An occupational health nurse is assessing a woman who experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a dip that contained crab during an office celebration.
Because the woman promptly self-administered epinephrine, her status has normalized and she is now resting in a colleague's office. What action should the nurse perform?
A) Liaise with the woman's family and arrange for her to return home.
B) Have the woman transported to a nearby emergency department.
C) Encourage the woman to limit her physical activity for the next 24 to 48 hours.
D) Provide reassurance to limit the woman's anxiety.
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