The nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has been seen in the emergency department for an allergic reaction to stinging insects twice in the last month
What should the nurse instruct the parents to help reduce the child's exposure to insects? A) Keep the child's hair short.
B) Keep the child away from the trash.
C) Use lightly scented powders and lotions.
D) Avoid going outdoors during the heat of the day.
B
Feedback:
Children who are allergic to stinging insects should stay away from garbage containers because insects tend to cluster around trash. The length of hair does not impact the frequency of insect stings. The parents should avoid scented preparations such as lotions or powders because these attract insects. The child can go out of doors during the heat of the day but should not go barefoot and should have a fast-acting insecticide handy to use on flying insects.
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