Allergies and Asthma in Children
Allergies and Asthma in Children ( 15 Questions)
Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the education? Select all that apply.
Administering antihistamines regularly to prevent allergic reactions is not a recommended intervention. Antihistamines are typically used to manage allergic reactions when they occur, but they are not a preventive measure. Using them regularly without symptoms can lead to unnecessary medication use and potential side effects.
Educating the child and their family about allergen avoidance strategies, such as dust mite control, is a crucial part of managing allergies. Dust mites are a common allergen, and reducing exposure to them can help prevent allergic reactions. Teaching families how to create an allergen-free environment is an essential component of allergy management.
Teaching the use of an epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions is a vital skill for families with children who have allergies. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, and having an epinephrine auto-injector on hand and knowing how to use it can save a child's life in case of a severe allergic reaction.
Recommending immunotherapy (allergy shots) for all children with allergies is not a standard practice. Immunotherapy is typically reserved for individuals with severe allergies that do not respond to other treatments. It involves a series of injections to desensitize the individual to specific allergens and is not suitable for all children with allergies.
Providing emotional support to help the child cope with the impact of allergies is a critical aspect of care. Allergies can have a significant impact on a child's quality of life, and emotional support can help them manage the emotional and psychological aspects of living with allergies.
Choice A rationale:
Administering antihistamines regularly to prevent allergic reactions is not a recommended intervention.
Antihistamines are typically used to manage allergic reactions when they occur, but they are not a preventive measure.
Using them regularly without symptoms can lead to unnecessary medication use and potential side effects.
Choice B rationale:
Educating the child and their family about allergen avoidance strategies, such as dust mite control, is a crucial part of managing allergies.
Dust mites are a common allergen, and reducing exposure to them can help prevent allergic reactions.
Teaching families how to create an allergen-free environment is an essential component of allergy management.
Choice C rationale:
Teaching the use of an epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions is a vital skill for families with children who have allergies.
Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, and having an epinephrine auto-injector on hand and knowing how to use it can save a child's life in case of a severe allergic reaction.
Choice D rationale:
Recommending immunotherapy (allergy shots) for all children with allergies is not a standard practice.
Immunotherapy is typically reserved for individuals with severe allergies that do not respond to other treatments.
It involves a series of injections to desensitize the individual to specific allergens and is not suitable for all children with allergies.
Choice E rationale:
Providing emotional support to help the child cope with the impact of allergies is a critical aspect of care.
Allergies can have a significant impact on a child's quality of life, and emotional support can help them manage the emotional and psychological aspects of living with allergies.