The patient says, "I think I am allergic to something in my house. I feel better when I am away for a few days.". What should the nurse suggest?
1. "You might want to keep your dog outside.".
2. "You might want to consider having allergy testing done.".
3. "You should remove dust by vacuuming your house every day and getting rid of your drapes and decorative pillows.".
4. "You should consider having your home professionally cleaned.".
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Rationale 1: The nurse has no reason to suspect that the patient is allergic to the dog.
Rationale 2: Before efforts to rid a home of allergens begin, the patient should be aware of which substances are causing symptoms.
Rationale 3: The nurse does not know if the patient is allergic to dust.
Rationale 4: The nurse is not aware of what or if the patient is allergic to anything in the house. Chemical cleaners can also cause allergies.
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