The nurse has noticed slight redness when washing her hands. She is concerned about developing a latex allergy. To prevent this, the nurse should:
a. wear only powdered gloves to help protect her skin.
b. wear gloves constantly to decrease the number of handwashings.
c. apply only oil-based hand care products to her hands.
d. report to employee health services and/or seek immediate medical care.
D
The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (2009) suggests that nurses report to em-ployee health services to seek medical treatment immediately if a reaction or dermatitis occurs. They are also advised to wear powder-free gloves whenever possible (they are lower in protein allergens), wear gloves only when indicated, wash with a pH-balanced soap immediately after removing gloves, and apply only non–oil-based hand care products (oil-based products break down latex allergens).
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