A client has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding strategies to avoid this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Remove home carpeting
2. Reduce the use of an air conditioner
3. Remove pets from the home
4. Open windows in the spring and summer
5. Use feather pillows
6. Wash bed linens in cold water
1, 3
Strategies to reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis include removing home carpeting and removing pets from the home. The client should be instructed to use an air conditioner, keep windows closed during allergy season, avoid feather pillows, and wash bed linens in hot water.
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