Asked by Alicja Schramm-Dubiel on Jul 15, 2024
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Latex allergy is suspected in a child with spina bifida. Appropriate nursing interventions include which action?
A) Avoid using any latex product.
B) Use only nonallergenic latex products.
C) Administer medication for long-term desensitization.
D) Teach family about long-term management of asthma.
Spina Bifida
A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.
Latex Allergy
An allergic reaction to natural rubber latex products, causing symptoms ranging from skin irritation to severe allergic reactions.
Desensitization
A psychological process that reduces the emotional responsiveness to a stimulus by repeated exposure to that stimulus.
- Comprehend the consequences and handling of latex allergies among pediatric patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the consequences and handling of latex allergies among pediatric patients.
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