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Healthcare Professionals Should Employ Strategies to Reduce Their Risk of Allergic

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Healthcare professionals should employ strategies to reduce their risk of allergic reaction to latex in the perioperative environment.Which of the following represents a best practice for minimizing the risk of latex allergy development?


A) Use powder-free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens.
B) Use sterile oil-based hand creams before donning gloves if latex gloves must be worn.
C) Sprinkle hands with cornstarch to create a barrier between skin and gloves before donning latex gloves.
D) Use hypoallergenic gloves.

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