Question

A nurse is preparing for a procedure with a client who has a latex allergy. What action should the nurse take regarding this allergy?.

Answer 1

Answer:

The nurse’s responsibility is to inform all doctors on site, as well as make a latex-free enviornment for the patient.  The nurses should also wear latex free gloves such as nitrile.  The patient should also wear a medical alert identification.  Also there should be epinephrine in reach in case of anaphylaxis from a possible latex contamination.