An Older Patient Experiences an Allergic Reaction to Latex

question 23

Multiple Choice

An older patient experiences an allergic reaction to latex. Which should the nurse explain to the patient about this allergy?

• A) "You probably never realized that you had a latex allergy."
• B) "Allergic reactions happen more often when you are sick."
• C) "Allergic reactions can take up to 2 weeks with a latex allergy."
• D) "You were receiving medication that caused the reaction to latex."

Learn about the process of personality assessment and its components, such as reliability and validity.

Understand the application of factor analysis in identifying personality traits.

Understand the use and limitations of different organizational patterns.

Identify appropriate organizational strategies for various writing scenarios.

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Definitions:

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