The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In determining the client's risk factors, the nurse should question the client about an allergy to bananas.
Why should the nurse question the client about their allergy to bananas?
A latex allergy can develop in people who are allergic to fruits such as:
- kiwis
- bananas,
- pineapples,
- tropical fruits,
- grapes,
- avocados,
- potatoes,
- hazelnuts, or
- water chestnuts.
It is believed that a probable cross-reaction between the meal and the latex allergy caused this. Yogurt, milk, and eggs have no connection to latex allergy.
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