The Patient Has a Documented Allergy to Latex

question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient has a documented allergy to latex. Which nursing actions are indicated?

• A) Schedule surgery for the last case of the day.
• B) Use powdered gloves.
• C) Use a stopcock for the injection of intravenous drugs.
• D) Disinfect the rubber tops on medication bottles with Betadine rather than alcohol.

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Definitions:

Health History Form

A document that collects comprehensive details about an individual’s medical past, used by healthcare providers for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Hazardous Substances

Materials that can pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment if not properly managed.

Sexual Practices

The behaviors or activities in which people engage to achieve sexual pleasure or intimacy.

Psychological Dependence

A form of dependence characterized by a perceived need to use a substance for its positive psychological effects.