What will the nurse instruct an older client with asthma to do to control exposure to household allergens? Select all that apply.
1. Eliminate surfaces that collect dust.
2. Remove carpets from the bedroom.
3. Reduce indoor humidity to less than 50 percent.
4. Stay out of a room that is being vacuumed.
5. Do not sleep or lie on upholstered furniture.
2. Remove carpets from the bedroom.
3. Reduce indoor humidity to less than 50 percent.
4. Stay out of a room that is being vacuumed.
5. Do not sleep or lie on upholstered furniture.
Explanation: 1. It is difficult to remove surfaces that collect dust because this includes dressers, stands, vases, and most household furniture.
2. Removing carpets from the bedroom is an action to control house dust.
3. Reducing indoor humidity is an action to control house dust.
4. Staying out of a room that is being vacuumed is an action to control asthma symptoms caused by house dust.
5. Avoiding upholstered furniture is an action to control house dust.
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