The nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of teaching related to environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the teaching?
1. "We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room."
2. "We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted."
3. "We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter."
4. "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
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Rationale 1: When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home.
Rationale 2: When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home.
Rationale 3: Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.
Rationale 4: Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management.
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