The nurse is preparing to assess a client when one of the client's family members begins showing symptoms of latex sensitivity. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A)Ask the family member to leave the unit.
B)Transfer the client to a department that does not use latex products.
C)Wait until Monday to report the problem to the unit supervisor.
D)Obtain latex-free products for the client's room.

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A)When symptoms of sensitivity to latex occur on exposure, latex-free products should be supplied. Transferring the client to a department that does not use latex products is unrealistic because the family member might experience exposure on another unit. (No hospital unit can be completely latex-free.)Waiting until Monday does not solve the problem. Asking the family member to leave would be a violation of the client's rights.
B)When symptoms of sensitivity to latex occur on exposure, latex-free products should be supplied. Transferring the client to a department that does not use latex products is unrealistic because the family member might experience exposure on another unit. (No hospital unit can be completely latex-free.)Waiting until Monday does not solve the problem. Asking the family member to leave would be a violation of the client's rights.
C)When symptoms of sensitivity to latex occur on exposure, latex-free products should be supplied. Transferring the client to a department that does not use latex products is not realistic because the family member might experience exposure on another unit. (No hospital unit can be completely latex-free.)Waiting until Monday does not solve the problem. Asking the family member to leave would be a violation of the client's rights.
D)When symptoms of sensitivity to latex occur on exposure, latex-free products should be supplied. Transferring the client to a department that does not use latex products is not realistic because the family member might experience exposure on another unit. (No hospital unit can be completely latex-free.)Waiting until Monday does not solve the problem. Asking the family member to leave would be a violation of the client's rights.

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