Health care facilities have reduced the incidence of serious latex reactions by:
a. Having local and injectable corticosteroids on hand for employees
b. Desensitizing staff who are allergic
c. Supplying extra handwashing stations in the halls
d. Using only powder-free gloves
ANS: D
Powder inside gloves can become aerosolized and cause inhalant reactions.
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