Author Question: The nurse is concerned that a client may have an undocumented allergy to latex when which of the ... (Read 77 times)

JMatthes · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is concerned that a client may have an undocumented allergy to latex when which of the following is assessed?

1. Recent episode of appendicitis
2. Recovered from bronchitis 3 months ago
3. Allergy to specific foods
4. Does not like to wear wool clothing

Question 2

The nurse is determining nursing diagnoses appropriate for a client demonstrating productive cough with pink frothy sputum, shortness of breath, and crackles. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is of the most importance?

1. Activity intolerance
2. Anxiety
3. Impaired gas exchange
4. Risk for ineffective respiratory function

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Risk factors for latex allergy include a history of allergies, for example, food allergies or contact dermatitis (eczema). Appendicitis and bronchitis do not increase the client's risk of a latex allergy. The client's not wearing wool clothing does not increase the client's risk of a latex allergy.

Answer to Question 2

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The first priority is to maintain adequate oxygenation. The next diagnoses in priority would be risk for ineffective respiratory function. Activity intolerance would be the third diagnosis. Anxiety would be the last diagnosis in order of priority.