Your client is about to have a skin test for an allergic disorder. What critical instruction should the nurse give this client?
A) Avoid red meat for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
B) Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours before the test.
C) Avoid antihistamines and cold preparations for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
D) Avoid sunlight for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking prescribed or over-the-counter antihistamine or cold preparations for at least 48 to 72 hours before a skin test because this reduces the potential for false-negative test results. The nurse should not ask the client to avoid red meat, strenuous physical activity, or sunlight because these do not affect the test results.
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