Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents' indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching?

1. "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
2. "We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room."
3. "We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter."
4. "We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted."


Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management. When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home. Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.

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