A school-age client, recently diagnosed with asthma, also has a peanut allergy
The nurse instructs the family to not only avoid peanuts but also to carefully check food label ingredients for peanut products and to make sure dishes and utensils are adequately washed prior to food preparation. The mother asks why this is specific for her child. Based on the client's history, the nurse knows that this client is at an increased risk for which complication?
1. Urticaria
2. Diarrhea
3. Anaphylaxis
4. Headache
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Children with food allergies may experience all of the above reactions to a particular food, but the child who also has asthma is most at risk for death secondary to anaphylaxis caused by a food allergy.
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