Causes and risk factors
Causes and risk factors ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to a client who has a latex allergy. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take to prevent an allergic reaction? (Select all that apply.)
Using a latex-free syringe and needle, wearing non-latex gloves, and applying a non-latex bandage are not precautions, but rather standard practices for administering an intramuscular injection to any client.
Using a latex-free syringe and needle, wearing non-latex gloves, and applying a non-latex bandage are not precautions, but rather standard practices for administering an intramuscular injection to any client.
Using a latex-free syringe and needle, wearing non-latex gloves, and applying a non-latex bandage are not precautions, but rather standard practices for administering an intramuscular injection to any client.
Checking the medication label for any latex components and asking the client about any previous reactions to latex products are important precautions that can help prevent an allergic reaction. Some medications may contain latex in their packaging or formulation, and some clients may have more severe reactions than others.
Checking the medication label for any latex components and asking the client about any previous reactions to latex products are important precautions that can help prevent an allergic reaction. Some medications may contain latex in their packaging or formulation, and some clients may have more severe reactions than others.
Checking the medication label for any latex components and asking the client about any previous reactions to latex products are important precautions that can help prevent an allergic reaction. Some medications may contain latex in their packaging or formulation, and some clients may have more severe reactions than others.
A, B, and C are incorrect. Using a latex-free syringe and needle, wearing non-latex gloves, and applying a non-latex bandage are not precautions, but rather standard practices for administering an intramuscular injection to any client.