A goal for children with spina bifida is to reduce the chance of allergy development.What is a priority nursing intervention?

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A latex-free environment is the goal.This includes eliminating the use of latex gloves and other medical devices containing latex.Allergy testing would provide information about whether the allergy has developed.It will not reduce the chances of developing the allergy.Although powder-free latex gloves are less allergenic,latex should not be used.Limiting the use of latex products is one component of providing a latex-free environment,but latex products should not be used.

A Goal for Children with Spina Bifida Is to Reduce