All of the following statements about latex allergies are true except:
A) Patient allergies should be noted in red on the patient chart.
B) Health care workers who are allergic to latex should not wear gloves.
C) Health care workers should not wear latex gloves when performing procedures on patients who have latex allergies.
D) Patients should be questioned about latex allergies prior to performance of any procedures.
B
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