During the Admission Interview the Client Reports to the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the admission interview the client reports to the nurse that she is "a little allergic to penicillin." Which of the following questions asked by the nurse is most likely to provide the most relevant information regarding the client's possible allergy to penicillin?

• A) "Who told you that you are allergic to penicillin?"
• B) "What makes you think you are allergic to penicillin?"
• C) "Can you describe what happens when you take penicillin?"
• D) "What do you take for an infection since you are allergic to penicillin?"

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