What intervention does the nurse implement to provide for client safety during intradermal allergy testing?
a. Stay with the client and ensure that emer-gency equipment is in the room.
b. Pretreat the skin area to be tested with a cortisone-based cream.
c. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula before injecting the test agent.
d. Cover the examination table and pillow with plastic or an ultrafine mesh.
A
Although it is usually a safe procedure, intradermal testing increases the risk for an adverse reac-tion, including anaphylaxis. Emergency equipment should be available. Pretreating the skin with cortisone will not decrease the risk of anaphylaxis. Applying oxygen will not help prevent a reaction. Covering the examination table will also not prevent allergic reactions.
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