A nurse admits a patient,who works in dental office,to ambulatory surgery.The patient's history includes multiple surgeries over the last 10 years.In addition,when the patient wears antiembolism stockings,a rash develops.Which action should the nurse take initially?

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The nurse addresses the patient's potential hypersensitivity to latex directly to develop a comprehensive history of the problem before collaborating with the healthcare provider.If the patient has a hypersensitivity to latex,wearing powdered gloves potentially aggravates the problem because the powder can aerosolize and increase the risk of patient exposure by inhalation.Removing latex supplies is premature because the nurse needs to complete the patient assessment.The nurse must complete the assessment about the patient's potential allergies before notifying the surgeon.

A Nurse Admits a Patient,who Works in Dental Office,to Ambulatory