Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client diagnosed with asthma on ways to reduce asthma triggers? (Select all that apply.)
1. Remove carpets in bedrooms.
2. Use stuffed animals as toys.
3. Keep pets off of furniture.
4. Avoid freshly cut grass.
5. Avoid cigarette smoke.
6. Use asthma medication approximately 10 minutes before exercise.
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Interventions to reduce triggers that exacerbate asthma include removing carpets in the bedroom, keeping pets off furniture, avoiding freshly cut grass, avoiding cigarette smoke, and using asthma medication approximately 10 minutes before exercise. The client should be instructed to not use stuffed animals as toys.
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