Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Exercise 6

CASE STUDY: Allergy Patient Profile M.W., a 54-year-old male patient, has been diagnosed as having chronic allergic rhinitis. His health care provider prescribed oral antihistamines for control of his symptoms, which has not been completely effective. He is to undergo skin testing to identify specific allergens. Subjective Data
• Itching of eyes, nose, and throat
• Stuffy nose, head congestion Objective Data
• Clear nasal drainage; reddened eyes and lacrimation
-Priority Decision: Based on the assessment data provided, what are the priority nursing diagnoses? Are there any collaborative problems?