A client that the nurse believes may be at risk for a latex allergy is the individual with:
A. Food allergies
B. Diabetes
C. Arthritis
D. Hypertension
A
A. Individuals at risk for latex allergy include those with history of food allergies.
B. Clients with diabetes are not at increased risk for latex allergies.
C. Clients with arthritis are not at increased risk for latex allergies.
D. Clients with hypertension are not at increased risk for latex allergies.
You might also like to view...
Which is not true about fluid intake for older adults?
a. Daily total volume should be 1500 to 2000 ml. b. Coffee is a suitable beverage for maintaining hydration. c. Sports drinks are sometimes preferable to water. d. Total daily fluid intake should be about 30 ml per kg of body weight.
A nurse is providing care to a cancer patient. Which protein in plasma functions primarily as immunologic agents?
A) Gamma globulins B) Albumin C) Fibrinogen D) Beta globulins
To provide competent newborn care, the nurse understands that respirations are initiated at birth as a result of
a. An increase in the PO2 and a decrease in PCO2 b. The continued functioning of the foramen ovale c. Chemical, thermal, sensory, and mechanical factors d. Drying off the infant
The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client admitted to the unit. Which should the nurse understand is the purpose for obtaining the health history?
A. Documenting the client's medication history. B. Documenting the client's physical activity level. C. Documenting the client's educational level. D. Documenting the client's response to health concerns.