After the completion of testing, a child's allergies have been attributed to her family's cat. When introducing the family to the principles of avoidance therapy, the nurse should promote what action?
A) Removing the cat from the family's home
B) Administering OTC antihistamines to the child regularly
C) Keeping the cat restricted from the child's bedroom
D) Maximizing airflow in the house
Ans: A
Feedback:
In avoidance therapy, every attempt is made to remove the allergens that act as precipitating factors. Fully removing the cat from the environment is preferable to just keeping the cat out of the child's bedroom. Avoidance therapy does not involve improving airflow or using antihistamines.
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