The nurse makes a home visit to a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma.Which environmental finding has the potential to trigger an asthma exacerbation?

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Multiple factors contribute to exacerbation of asthma symptoms.High levels of exposure to tobacco smoke, pollutants, and allergens contribute.In addition to the generally known allergens of house mite dust and pet and rodent dander, cockroach particles have been implicated.Wall-to-wall carpeting is contraindicated in homes where persons-adults or children-have asthma.The carpeting traps allergens to include dust mites, pet dander, and pest particles (cockroaches, rodents, etc.) Carpeting also traps pollen, another potent asthma trigger.Hardwood floors are far preferable with area rugs for those persons who want some form of rug or carpeting on their floors.Area rugs (vs w/w carpeting) can be frequently cleaned, shaken out and easily replaced, etc.Air conditioning is not problematic so long as the filter is changed regularly.Radiator heating is fine, as well, and, in fact, is preferable to hot air with vents systems.

The Nurse Makes a Home Visit to a Child Who