What safety precautions should be implemented when a client reports an allergy to latex ATI?
Avoid direct contact with latex gloves and other latex-containing products if you develop symptoms of latex allergy, until you can see a doctor. Avoid touching, using, or being near latex-containing products. Avoid areas where latex is likely to be inhaled (for example, where powdered latex gloves are being used).
What should you do if a patient has a latex allergy?
The best treatment for latex allergy is avoidance. If you have severe latex allergy reaction you should: Wear medical alert identification. Carry an epinephrine (adrenaline) auto-injector for emergency treatment.
What precautions should the nurse take when caring for a client with an allergy to latex?
Immediate latex allergy precautions include: Non sterile latex free examination gloves where exposure to blood or body fluids are anticipated should be worn to protect the staff member. Vinyl gloves should be worn for food service only. Sterile latex free gloves for sterile procedures.
What assessment data are needed to determine if this patient has a latex allergy?
A skin test can help determine if your skin reacts to the latex protein. The doctor will use a tiny needle to place a small amount of latex below the surface of the skin on your forearm or back. If you’re allergic to latex, you develop a raised bump.
What are the effects of being allergic to latex?
Latex allergy may cause itchy skin and hives or even anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause throat swelling and severe difficulty breathing. Your doctor can determine if you have a latex allergy or if you’re at risk of developing a latex allergy.
Why are healthcare workers at high risk for developing latex allergies?
People at increased risk for developing latex allergy include workers with ongoing latex exposure, persons with a tendency to have multiple allergic conditions, and persons with spina bifida.
What should a nurse do if a patient has a latex allergy?
Educate the patient to avoid products containing latex and carefully read product labels that might contain latex allergen. The nurse will teach and safeguard the patient from possible exposure to latex. This helps the patient recognize harmful products that may trigger an allergic reaction.
What nursing interventions would you implement for a patient with a latex allergy?
Nursing Management
- Ask for the presence of any food allergies.
- Determine the type of allergic reaction.
- Recommend immunological testing for latex sensitivity.
- Always have epinephrine at the bedside in case of anaphylaxis.
- Set up a latex-free environment.
How do I know if Im allergic to latex?
Latex allergy symptoms include:
- Skin irritation: Itching, inflammation, redness and swelling appear after skin contact with latex.
- Rash: An itchy rash appears where the latex touched your skin.
- Hives, runny nose and sneezing: Itchy, watery eyes and inflammation around the nose and mouth are common.
Who is at higher risk for developing latex allergy?
People who regularly wear latex gloves are more likely to develop an allergy to latex. Healthcare providers, dentists and people who work in the beauty industry have a higher risk. Frequent surgical procedures: Children and adults who have had several surgeries have an increased risk of developing a latex allergy.