ADS
An allergic response to natural latex rubber products
Defining Characteristics:
Type I reactions:
Related Factors: No immune mechanism response
NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)
Suggested NOC Labels
Defining Characteristics:
Type I reactions:
- Immediate reactions (<1hour) to latex proteins (can be life threatening);
- contact urticaria progressing to generalized symptoms;
- edema of the lips, tongue, uvula, and/or throat;
- shortness of breath;
- tightness in chest;
- wheezing;
- bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest;
- hypotension;
- syncope;
- cardiac arrest
May also include:
- orofacial characteristics:
- edema of sclera or eyelids, erythema and/or itching of the eyes, tearing of the eyes, nasal congestion, itching and /or erythema, rhinorrhea, facial erythema, facial twitching;
- gastrointestinal characteristics: abdominal pain, nausea;
- generalized characteristics: flushing, general discomfort, generalized edema, increasing complaint of total body warmth, restlessness
Type IV reactions:
- delayed onset: eczema;
- irritation;
- reaction to additives causes discomfort (e.g., thiram, carbamates);
- redness;
- delayed onset (hours)
Irritant reactions:
- erythema;
- chapped or cracked skin;
- blisters
Related Factors: No immune mechanism response
NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)
Suggested NOC Labels
- Immune Hypersensitivity Control
- Symptom Severity
- Tissue Integrity: Skin and Mucous Membranes
Client Outcomes
- Identifies presence of latex allergy
- Lists history of risk factors
- Identifies type of reaction
- States reasons not to use or to have anyone use latex products
- Experiences a latex-free environment for all health care procedures
- Avoids areas where there is powder from latex gloves
- States the importance of wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet and wears one
NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)
Suggested NIC Labels
- Allergy Management
- Latex Precautions