When developing a teaching plan for a child with asthma, the nurse follows the same steps as those found

in the nursing process. This helps to ensure that the teaching plan is individualized for the client following

a careful assessment of needs. The first step of the nursing process is assessment. Regarding dust mites,

what needs to be assessed prior to teaching?What factors need to be taken into consideration when

planning interventions? With so many choices and options available, what does the nurse recommend

eradicating the mites cost-effectively?