Once an allergen is identified in a child with allergic rhinitis,the treatment of choice the nurse educates the parents about is which of the following?
A) Using appropriate medications
B) Beginning desensitization injections
C) Eliminating the allergen
D) Removing the adenoids

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The first priority is to attempt to remove the causative agent from the child's environment.Medications are not a first-line treatment but can be helpful in controlling allergic rhinitis.Immunotherapy is usually the final component of controlling allergic rhinitis.Adenoids are tissues that can swell with constant rhinitis; however,a surgical procedure is not indicated for allergic rhinitis.Dealing with the cause is the first priority.

Once an Allergen Is Identified in a Child with Allergic