The nurse is admitting a pediatric client to the hospital with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP)shunt malfunction. When gathering the history, the nurse learns that the client received the shunt at birth after a meningocele repair. Based on this data, which product should be avoided when providing care to this client?

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A)Meningocele is a form of spina bifida, and clients with a history of spina bifida are at increased risk for latex allergy. Thus, it is important for the nurse and other healthcare providers to use latex alternative products on this client, such as synthetic rubber gloves, polyethylene gloves, and non-powdered nitrile gloves.
B)Meningocele is a form of spina bifida, and clients with a history of spina bifida are at increased risk for latex allergy. Thus, it is important for the nurse and other healthcare providers to use latex alternative products on this client, such as synthetic rubber gloves, polyethylene gloves, and non-powdered nitrile gloves.
C)Meningocele is a form of spina bifida, and clients with a history of spina bifida are at increased risk for latex allergy. Thus, it is important for the nurse and other healthcare providers to use latex alternative products on this client, such as synthetic rubber gloves, polyethylene gloves, and non-powdered nitrile gloves.
D)Meningocele is a form of spina bifida, and clients with a history of spina bifida are at increased risk for latex allergy. Thus, it is important for the nurse and other healthcare providers to use latex alternative products on this client, such as synthetic rubber gloves, polyethylene gloves, and non-powdered nitrile gloves.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Pediatric Client to the Hospital