The nurse is providing care for a patient who is to start receiving immunotherapy for severe environmental allergies.Which information should the nurse reinforce for patient and family education? (Select all that apply.)

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B.When administering the allergen injection,it is important to understand that an anaphylactic reaction can occur.A physician and emergency equipment should be readily available.C.The patient should be observed following the injection for about 20 to 30 minutes to detect a reaction.D.F.Immunotherapy is used to help desensitize a patient and involves injecting small amounts of an extract of the allergen.A.The subcutaneous injections are given once or twice a week initially with a very dilute preparation.E.The patient and family should be taught that a reaction could occur up to 24 hours after the injection and how to respond if it does occur.

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