A patient who works in a plant nursery and has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic.During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions,the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment?

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Corticosteroids are not typically used for the long-term prevention of allergic reactions to insect stings. Instead, they may be used to treat acute reactions. Avoidance, readiness to treat reactions (e.g., with epinephrine), and possibly allergy immunotherapy are standard approaches.

A Patient Who Works in a Plant Nursery and Has