A client asks the nurse how the physician decides which allergens to test on the client during skin testing. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "Most people are allergic to the same things, so the test is standard."
2. "Tests are configured differently for male and female clients."
3. "The allergens used are based on your history."
4. "Lab tests are drawn first to make the determination which allergens to use."
Answer: 3
1. There are common allergens, such as pollen, but people have their own substances that trigger the inflammatory response.
2. Tests are configured based on the client's history, not gender.
3. A history is obtained from the client about reactions to certain substances, and the tests are individualized for each client.
4. Lab tests will not reveal the substances that should be used when testing for allergies.
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