A nurse at an allergy clinic is planning patient teaching for a group of patients who are starting immunotherapy for their allergies. What does the nurse know is an important parameter to teach these patients?

Question

A) The importance of scheduling appointments monthly
B) The importance of keeping appointments for desensitization procedures
C) The importance of scheduling appointments bi-weekly
D) The importance of keeping a diary of reactions to the immunotherapy

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse informs and reminds the patient of the importance of keeping appointments for desensitization procedures, because dosages are usually adjusted on a weekly basis, and missed appointments may interfere with the dosage adjustment. The nurse would not teach the patients to make appointments either monthly or bi-weekly, nor would the nurse tell the patient to keep a diary of reactions to the immunotherapy.