The nurse is preparing teaching for the parents of a child with a food allergy. Which topic should the nurse identify as important for this family?

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Clients with food allergies should avoid any form of the offending food. However, if the client accidentally ingests the offending food and experiences an allergic reaction, it will be important for the client or people close to the client, to be able to give the client an injection of epinephrine. Food allergies are very different from food intolerance problems and this information would not be included in the nursing care plan. For adults, the most common allergens are shrimp, lobster, crab, and other shellfish; fish; peanuts; tree nuts such as walnuts and other nuts; and eggs. For children, cow's milk, peanuts, eggs, and tree nuts are the primary allergens. It is important for the client to avoid only the foods that produce an allergic reaction. In the question, there is no mention of which food has produced an allergic reaction in this client.

The Nurse Is Preparing Teaching for the Parents of a Child