The nurse is preparing to admit an 8-year-old child with a shunt malfunction whose family speaks very little English. The interpreter has not yet arrived, so the nurse is unable to obtain a history from the parents
Which of the following products should the nurse avoid placing in the room of this child whose shunt was placed at birth after a repair of a meningocele? 1. Oil-based hand creams
1. Vinyl gloves
1. Polyethylene products
1. Powder-free gloves
1. Oil-based hand creams
Rationale:
Using oil-based hand creams and lotions before putting on latex gloves can break down the latex. Vinyl gloves are an alternative for latex. Polyethylene products can substitute for latex products. Powder can have high amounts of latex, so powder-free gloves are recommended.
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