Latex Allergy Is Suspected in a Child with Spina Bifida

question 4

Multiple Choice

Latex allergy is suspected in a child with spina bifida.Appropriate nursing interventions include which of the following?

• A) Avoiding using any latex product
• B) Using only non-allergenic latex products
• C) Administering medication for long-term desensitization
• D) Teaching family about long-term management of allergic manifestations

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