Aclient Who Is Scheduled for Surgery in a Week Tells

question 3

Multiple Choice

Aclient 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 of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take?

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

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