The nurse is reinforcing teaching about potential triggers with a patient experiencing allergic rhinitis. What should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dust
b. Penicillin
c. Ragweed
d. Pet dander
e. Topical lotion
f. Oral multivitamin
ANS: A, C, D
Allergic rhinitis causative antigens are environmental and airborne. Frequent home vacuuming and dusting are recommended. B. E. F. Penicillin, topical lotion, and oral multivitamins are not identified as being triggers for allergic rhinitis.
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