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    Nur 315 paediatrics and maternity proctored exam

    A newborn has been diagnosed with spina bifida. Which allergy documentation should the nurse include in a plan of care for this child?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. While penicillin allergy is common, it is not specifically associated with spina bifida. B. Cloth tape may cause skin irritation, but there is no known link to spina bifida. C. Children with spina bifida have a significantly increased risk of latex allergy due to frequent exposure during medical procedures and surgeries early in life. Latex precautions should be implemented from birth. D. Augmentin (amoxicillin-clavulanate) is not specifically related to spina bifida or its care.

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