{"id":138445,"date":"2024-09-15T06:51:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T06:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138445"},"modified":"2024-09-15T06:51:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T06:51:33","slug":"a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-client-who-has-a-latex-allergy-and-is-scheduled-for-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/15\/a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-client-who-has-a-latex-allergy-and-is-scheduled-for-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the client’s plan of care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Remove the stopcocks from IV tubing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Cleanse the stoppers with povidone-iodine before withdrawing the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Ensure the gloves in the surgical suite are powdered gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Schedule the client as the first surgical procedure of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is D. Schedule the client as the first surgical procedure of the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Latex allergy is a serious concern, especially in healthcare settings where latex products are commonly used. When planning care for a client with a latex allergy who is scheduled for surgery, healthcare providers must take specific steps to minimize exposure to latex and prevent an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Option D is Correct:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling the client as the first surgical procedure of the day helps reduce the risk of exposure to latex particles. Latex particles can remain airborne for several hours, particularly in environments like operating rooms, where latex gloves and other products might have been used earlier. Performing the surgery first thing in the morning minimizes this risk because the operating room will not have been exposed to latex products used in earlier procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Option A (Remove the stopcocks from IV tubing):<\/strong> While avoiding latex-containing products in all equipment is crucial, simply removing stopcocks from IV tubing does not address the broader concern of ensuring all equipment is latex-free. Many modern IV tubing systems are latex-free, but thorough inspection and proper labeling are necessary to confirm this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Option B (Cleanse the stoppers with povidone-iodine):<\/strong> Povidone-iodine is a disinfectant, not specifically related to latex allergy prevention. The focus should be on ensuring that the vial stoppers themselves do not contain latex, rather than just cleansing them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Option C (Ensure the gloves in the surgical suite are powdered gloves):<\/strong> Powdered gloves, especially those made of latex, are not safe for clients with latex allergies. In fact, the powder can carry latex particles and increase the risk of airborne exposure, making it inappropriate for use in clients with latex allergies. Non-latex, powder-free gloves should be used instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Taking all these considerations into account, scheduling the client first for surgery ensures a safer, controlled environment with minimal risk of latex exposure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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