A six-year-old recently diagnosed with asthma also has a peanut allergy
The nurse instructs the family not only to avoid peanuts, but also to check food label ingredients carefully for peanut products and to make sure dishes and utensils are adequately washed prior to food preparation. The mother asks why this is specific for her child. The nurse should reply that in comparison with other children, this child has a higher risk for: 1. Urticaria.
2. Anaphylaxis.
3. Diarrhea.
4. Headache.
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Rationale 1: Children with food allergies can experience urticaria, diarrhea, and headaches when exposed to a particular food.
Rationale 2: The child who also has asthma is at greatest risk for death secondary to anaphylaxis caused by a food allergy.
Rationale 3: Children with food allergies can experience urticaria, diarrhea, and headaches when exposed to a particular food.
Rationale 4: Children with food allergies can experience urticaria, diarrhea, and headaches when exposed to a particular food.
Global Rationale:
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