While Completing an Admission Database, the Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

While completing an admission database, the nurse is interviewing a patient who states "I am allergic to latex." Which action will the nurse take first?

• A) Immediately place the patient in isolation.
• B) Ask the patient to describe the type of reaction.
• C) Proceed to the termination phase of the interview.
• D) Document the latex allergy on the medication administration record.

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