The nurse who is teaching a caregiver about avoiding triggers of asthma for a child. The nurse will evaluate the caregiver as having understood the instruction when the caregiver comes back in 2 weeks and gives which of the following reports?
a. "We have several new house plants that are producing carbon dioxide."
b. "We only allow the cat to be in the family room, which is carpeted."
c. "I launder the bed linens and clothing in water that is at least 54.4 degrees C (130 degrees F)."
d. "We have turned off the air conditioner and opened the windows."
C
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A Incorrect. The avoidance of house plants is one means of reducing allergen exposure inside the home, hence the caregiver saying they have added house plants indicates they have not understood the nurse's teachings.
B Incorrect. The avoidance of pets on carpet is one means of reducing allergen exposure inside the home, hence the caregiver saying they have the cat to be in the carpeted family room indicates they have not understood the nurse's teachings.
C Correct. The nurse will teach the caregiver to launder bed linens and favorite stuffed animals at least weekly in laundry water at least 54.4 degrees C (130 degrees F) to reduce triggers of asthma for a child, hence this statement best indicates that the caregivers have understood the nurse's teachings.
D Incorrect. Closing the windows and using air conditioners are two means of reducing allergen exposure inside the home, hence the caregiver saying they have opened the windows and turned off the air conditioner indicates they have not understood the nurse's teachings.
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