Multiple Choice
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is to start receiving immunotherapy for severe environmental allergies.Which information should the nurse reinforce for patient and family education? (Select all that apply.)
A) "You will have to have shots about once a month for the treatment to work."
B) "After the first shot, we'll be able to teach you how to give your own allergy shots at home."
C) "You will need to remain in the clinic for half an hour after your shot in case you have any reaction."
D) "The shots have medicine that helps slow down your immune system so you aren't sick all the time."
E) "Reactions can occur up to 24 hours after the injection, so it is important to watch for any problems."
F) "Small amounts of things you are allergic to are being given in the shot so your body can become less sensitive to them."
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