A nurse in a surgical suite is planning care for a client who requires surgery and has a latex sensitivity. Which of the following strategies is appropriate for this client?

Rationale: A. Remove stopcocks from IV tubing: Removing stopcocks is not necessary and may compromise IV line function. The priority is to prevent contact with latex-containing components, not to eliminate all IV hardware, as many are latex-free. B. Disinfect and powder any latex products before use: Powdered latex products increase the risk of airborne latex particles, which can trigger severe allergic reactions. Disinfecting or using powdered latex items is unsafe for clients with latex sensitivity and should be avoided entirely. C. Tape stockinet over monitoring devices and cords: Covering monitoring devices, cords, and other equipment with a barrier such as stockinet prevents direct contact with latex-containing components. This reduces the risk of an allergic reaction during surgery while allowing the necessary monitoring and functionality to continue safely. D. Schedule the client as the last surgery of the day: While scheduling considerations may be made to reduce exposure to residual latex or disinfectants, the timing of surgery is not the primary strategy for preventing a reaction. The focus should be on removing or isolating all latex-containing items from the environment.