The client asks the nurse to identify possible causes of allergic rhinitis. Which causes should the nurse include in the client education? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Asthma
2. Dust mites
3. Mold
4. Pollen
5. Tobacco smoke
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Asthma is incorrect because it is not a cause of allergic rhinitis.
Rationale 2: The exact cause of allergic rhinitis is often difficult to pinpoint; however, common causes include pollen from weeds, grasses, and trees; molds; dust mites; certain foods; and animal dander. Nonallergenic factors such as chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, or air pollutants such as ozone can contribute to the symptoms.
Rationale 3: The exact cause of allergic rhinitis is often difficult to pinpoint; however, common causes include pollen from weeds, grasses, and trees; molds; dust mites; certain foods; and animal dander. Nonallergenic factors such as chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, or air pollutants such as ozone can contribute to the symptoms.
Rationale 4: The exact cause of allergic rhinitis is often difficult to pinpoint; however, common causes include pollen from weeds, grasses, and trees; molds; dust mites; certain foods; and animal dander. Nonallergenic factors such as chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, or air pollutants such as ozone can contribute to the symptoms.
Rationale 5: The exact cause of allergic rhinitis is often difficult to pinpoint; however, common causes include pollen from weeds, grasses, and trees; molds; dust mites; certain foods; and animal dander. Nonallergenic factors such as chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, or air pollutants such as ozone can contribute to the symptoms.
Global Rationale: The exact cause of allergic rhinitis is often difficult to pinpoint; however, common causes include pollen from weeds, grasses, and trees; molds; dust mites; certain foods; and animal dander. Nonallergenic factors such as chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, or air pollutants such as ozone can contribute to the symptoms. Asthma is incorrect because it is not a cause of allergic rhinitis.
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