A client with a documented severe latex allergy and progressive macular degeneration (causing significant visual impairment) is being admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following safety interventions should the practical nurse (PN) implement to prevent accidents, errors, or injuries? Select all that apply.
- AConfirm the client's identity by having them verbally state their name and date of birth in lieu of checking the physical identification band.
- Place a facility-approved latex allergy alert band on the client's wrist alongside their standard identification band.Cevap
- CDelegate the collection of a detailed, comprehensive allergy history to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
- Orient the client to the physical layout of the room, keeping the pathway to the bathroom clear of all obstacles.Cevap
- Utilize a dedicated latex-free supply cart containing items such as non-latex gloves, syringes, and blood pressure cuffs.Cevap
- FApply bilateral soft wrist restraints at night to prevent the client from wandering and falling in the dark.
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The correct interventions are placing a latex allergy alert band on the client, orienting the client to the room layout to keep pathways clear, and utilizing a dedicated latex-free supply cart.
Placing an allergy alert band communicates a critical risk to all staff, reducing the chance of an accidental exposure error. Utilizing a dedicated latex-free cart ensures that all medical equipment is safe for use on the client, preventing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Orienting the client to the physical layout and keeping the environment free of clutter directly mitigates the fall risk associated with the client's severe visual impairment.
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