A Patient Who Has Never Had Any Prior Surgeries Tells

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who has never had any prior surgeries tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas and avocados.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

• A) Notify the dietitian about the food allergies.
• B) Alert the surgery center about a possible 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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