The nurse is providing care for a patient whose serum latex allergy test was positive.Which of the following should the nurse suspect may contain latex? Select all that apply.
A)Foley catheter
B)Sterile gloves
C)Paper tape
D)Disposable food trays
E)Bed linens
F)Tourniquet for starting an IV

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Foley catheters, sterile gloves, and tourniquets for starting IVs are commonly made of latex and should be avoided for patients with a positive latex allergy test. Paper tape, disposable food trays, and bed linens are typically latex-free and pose no risk for patients with a latex allergy.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Whose Serum