A client is scheduled for diagnostic skin testing in 1 week. What should the nurse be sure to instruct the client prior to the scheduled appointment?
A) Do not take prescribed or over-the-counter antihistamines or cold preparations for at least 72 hours before testing.
B) Do not take antihypertensive medications the morning of the scheduled skin testing.
C) Do not take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications for 1 week prior to the scheduled skin testing.
D) Prior to having the skin test, have the client take an over-the-counter histamine prophylactically for any possible reaction that could cause anaphylaxis.
A
Feedback:
The nurse instructs clients who are scheduled for diagnostic skin testing to avoid taking prescribed or over-the-counter antihistamines or cold preparations for at least 48 to 72 hours before testing. Doing so reduces the potential for false-negative results. Clients must temporarily discontinue some medications for even longer. Antihypertensive medication should not be omitted the day of the procedure. It is not necessary to omit the use of NSAIDs.
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