Latex Allergy - ATI PDF

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Lauren Moffat

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Latex Allergy

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis)

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Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem

Reactions can range from mild to severe due to exposure to latex

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Use nonlatex gloves, equipment and supplies to prevent exposure

The reaction occurs due to certain proteins present in Latex

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

Laboratory Tests

Use nonlatex gloves and supplies when coming into contact with patients. If using latex gloves, try and use nonpowder latex as that reduces the exposure to latex. Use appropriate contact precautions. Do not use oil based creams or lotions due to the risk of glove deterioration After removing gloves, wash hands thoroughly Educate yourself and your patient on prevention of a latex allergy Learn signs and symptoms of a latex allergy

Reactions can range from skin irritation such as redness, rash, hives or itching to respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, throat irritation and dyspnea. Shock can also occur during a latex allergy reaction

Members of the healthcare team that frequently use latex gloves are at risk of developing a latex allergy

Diagnostic Procedures During a skin test, a small sample of latex will be placed under the skin surface via needle on the forearm or back. If an allergy exists, a raised bump will develop

Skin tests

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care

Complications Medications

Treat symptoms of a reaction with topical ointments or antihistamines

Therapeutic Procedures Steroid creams or ointments

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Antihistamines to counteract the reactions

Client Education Educate patient to avoid latex products Tell HCPs about latex allergy

During severe cases of anaphylaxis, epinephrine can be used. If not addressed immediately, a severe reaction can result in LOC or death

Interprofessional Care RN, PCP, Code team, Allergist, Surgical Team

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