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Patients and health-care staff may react to the latex present in some gloves and other health-care supplies. A nurse should be aware of which of the following possible reactions? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Irritant dermatitis
  2. Fungal infection
  3. Hypersensitivity
  4. Allergic response
  5. Bacterial infection

Question 2

Which of the following indicates a fungal infection? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Cloudy yellow urine
  2. Painful, swollen joints
  3. Red, round, itchy patches on the skin or scalp
  4. Open, weeping pustules on the abdomen
  5. Athlete's foot



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3, 5





 

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