Which client characteristic places her or him at high risk for latex hypersensitivity?
a. Allergy to shellfish
b. History of spina bifida
c. Total hip replacement
d. Taking oral contraceptives
B
People who have spina bifida have lifelong exposure to latex products and frequently develop latex hypersensitivities. An allergy to shellfish does not put a person at increased risk for latex allergies. A total hip replacement will not place a client at risk for latex hypersensitivity, nor does use of oral contraceptives.
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