The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient who is allergic to dust. Which of these environmental modifications should the nurse recommend be included in the teaching plan to help control symptoms?
a. Installing a hot air heater
b. Installing wall-to-wall carpeting
c. Using heavy draperies on sunny windows
d. Cover heating ducts with filters
ANS: D
Filtering the air will reduce dust particles which the other items do not do. Carpeting traps dust and is harder to clean.
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