You are the nurse obtaining a patient history during a pre-employment physical. During the history, the patient states that he has hereditary angioedema
Based on this condition, what should you inform the employee's supervisor about this condition?
A) Results in increased loss of work days
B) Will interfere with musculoskeletal function
C) Causes life-threatening laryngeal edema
D) Will not interfere with job performance
Ans: C
Feedback: Hereditary angioedema is an inherited condition that is characterized by episodes of life-threatening laryngeal edema. It should be reported to the employee's supervisor due to the risk of laryngeal obstruction. There is no information to support lost days of work or interference with job performance. This condition will not interfere with musculoskeletal function.
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