A patient who collects honey to earn supplemental income has developed a hypersensitivity to bee stings.Which statement,if made by the patient,would indicate a need for additional teaching?

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Because the patient is at risk for bee stings and the severity of allergic reactions tends to increase with added exposure to allergen,taking oral antihistamines will not adequately control the patient's hypersensitivity reaction.The other patient statements indicate a good understanding of management of the problem.

A Patient Who Collects Honey to Earn Supplemental Income Has