Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching a client with possible allergies about intradermal skin testing?
A)"Do not eat anything for about 6 hours before the testing."
B)"Take an oral antihistamine about an hour before the testing."
C)"Plan to wait in the clinic for 20-30 minutes after the testing."
D)"Reaction to the testing will take about 48-72 hours to occur."

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Allergic reactions usually occur within minutes after injection of an allergen, and the client will be monitored for at least 20 minutes for anaphylactic reactions after the testing.
Medications that might modify the response, such as antihistamines, should be avoided before allergy testing. There is no reason to be NPO for skin testing. Results with intradermal testing occur within minutes.

Which of the Following Instructions Should the Nurse Include When