A Patient Who Is Scheduled for Surgery in a Week

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for surgery in a week tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas, kiwifruit, and latex products. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

• A) Notify the dietitian about the food allergies.
• B) Alert the surgery center about the latex allergy.
• C) Reassure the patient that all allergies are noted on the medical record.
• D) Ask whether the patient uses antihistamines to reduce allergic reactions.

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