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NguyenJ · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Parents of a child who experienced a moderately severe allergic reaction after eating peanuts ask the nurse what they can do to help if it happens again. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. If it happens again, I will teach you what to do.
2. You should have an antihistamine like Benadryl with you at all times.
3. We can start a desensitization process to take the allergy away.
4. I will teach you how to use an EpiPen.

Question 2

A preschool-age child has just had a moderate reaction to latex. When teaching the parents about latex allergy, the nurse should inform the parents of what common household items that contain latex?

1. Rubber bands
2. Sneakers
3. Toothbrushes
4. Big Wheel tricycle
5. Water toys

atrochim · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An EpiPen is the appropriate treatment if this reaction occurs again. Benadryl is fine, but most likely is not strong enough in light of the serious reaction the child had. Desensitization is not the appropriate instruction at this time. Telling the parents that they will be taught if it happens again is brushing off the seriousness of the situation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale: Rubber bands, sneakers, toothbrushes, and water toys are household items that might contain latex. A Big Wheel tricycle is plastic and does not contain latex.