The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is hospitalized with asthma. Several peers are preparing to visit the client and have brought gifts. Which gift will the nurse prevent from being placed in the client's room?
1. Magazines.
2. Candy.
3. MP3 player.
4. Fresh flowers.
Correct Answer: 4
Limiting exposure to allergens, pollutants, and irritants in the client's environment is important to control and limit problems associated with respiratory health. Assessment must identify exposure to irritants such as dust, tobacco, smoke, pollen from trees or flowers, smog, asbestos, and vapors from household cleaners. The client's friends should be prevented from bringing anything in the room that may expose the client to anything that is known to be a trigger for the condition. Objects void of any irritant would be the best selection for a gift. Magazines, candy, and an MP3 player would all be appropriate gifts for this client.
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