NCLEX-PN Practice Q 79



Which of the following pediatric clients is at greatest risk for latex allergy?
  
     A. The child with coxa plana
     B. The child with rheumatic fever
     C. The child with a myelomeningocele
     D. The child with epispadias
    
    

Correct Answer: C. The child with a myelomeningocele

Option C: The child with myelomeningocele is at greatest risk for the development of latex allergy because of repeated exposure to latex products during surgery and from numerous urinary catheterizations.

Options A, B, and D: They are much less likely to be exposed to latex.