An operating room nurse with no known allergies develops loc…
An operating room nurse with no known allergies develops localized pruritus and a vesicular rash on the hands 48 hours after using latex gloves. One week later, the nurse develops contact dermatitis on his hands again after a procedure. The nurse asks his Allergist colleague what they suspect is going on. Which of the following statements by the Allergist is best describes what is occurring?
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Use the following scenario for questions 18-20: An 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after being trapped in a house fire. The nurse observes full-thickness burns to the entire anterior trunk, entire right arm, and entire head and neck. The child is crying weakly, and soot is noted around the nose and mouth.
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A nurse is assessing a client who developed an acute Type I Hypersensitivity reaction after exposure to latex. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider? (Select all that apply)
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