Which of the following is a problem related to latex gloves?
A. Latex gloves leak more than vinyl gloves.
B. Latex gloves do not prevent contamination as well as vinyl gloves.
C. There is an increased incidence of latex allergy with latex gloves among healthcare workers.
D. Latex gloves cannot be sterilized.
E. Latex gloves do not fit as snugly as vinyl or nitrile gloves.
C. There is an increased incidence of latex allergy with latex gloves among healthcare workers.
The incidence of latex allergy among healthcare professionals has grown, and many healthcare institutions are switching to less allergenic low-powder or powderless nonlatex gloves.
Health Professions