While Obtaining a Health History from the Patient Who Works

question 18

Multiple Choice

While obtaining a health history from the patient who works as a laboratory technician, the nurse learns that the patient has a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and multiple food allergies. It is important that the nurse

• A) encourage the patient to carry an epinephrine kit in case a type IV allergic reaction to latex develops.
• B) advise the patient to use oil-based hand creams to decrease contact with natural proteins in latex gloves.
• C) document the patient's allergy history and be alert for any clinical manifestations of a type I latex allergy.
• D) recommend that the patient use vinyl gloves instead of latex gloves in preventing blood-borne pathogen contact.

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Definitions:

Protects Health

Actions or behaviors undertaken to guard against illness and maintain physical and mental well-being.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, often reflected in a person's behavior.

Beliefs

The mental acceptance or conviction in the truth or actuality of something, often based on personal interpretation or faith.

Expectations

Beliefs or hopes regarding what is possible or likely to happen in the future.