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latex precautions

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latex precautions,
a nursing intervention from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) defined as reducing the risk of a systemic reaction to latex. See also Nursing Interventions Classification.


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antihistamines), the need to wear a Medic Alert[R] bracelet or tag that clearly states latex allergy, and the necessity for strict latex precautions when the sensitized individual is treated as a patient.
I asked the staff to use latex precautions whenever possible, explaining that even though she had never experienced a serious reaction, the allergy builds with exposure.
 
 
 
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