The nurse is educating a client recently diagnosed with anaphylactic allergy to latex. Which statement made by the client indica
tes that the client understood the condition correctly? 1. "I do not need to worry about my allergy when I am outside of a health care environment." 2. "I just need to check labels to ensure products do not contain latex and I will be fine." 3. "I should always carry my Epi-pen in case I have difficulty breathing." 4. "I should take better care of myself and eat healthy foods like bananas and chestnuts."
The answer is 3: "I should always carry my Epi-pen in case i have difficulty breathing."
Explanation:
Anaphylactic reactions can be so severe that they can compromise the patient's life. Latex is not only found in surgical gloves but also in gloves for home or industrial use as well as other everyday items. In addition, people who are allergic to latex can also cross allergies with some foods. If this patient has already made an allergy, it is most likely that on an upcoming occasion, the allergic reaction will be stronger, so it is necessary for the patient to carry their Epi-pen ampoules with them.
