After teaching environmental control to the parents of a child with asthma, the nurse determines that teaching was successful when the parents make which of the following statements?
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.".
1. "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile.".
Rationale:
Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management, and replacing the carpeting in the child's bedroom with tile flooring will reduce dust. When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home. Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.
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