The nurse is conducting a health history as part of a nursing assessment. The client says to the nurse, "I am allergic to penicillin." Which assessment question would best help the nurse learn more about the client's allergy?

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A)The nurse should ask the client to provide more information about the type of reaction that occurred when the penicillin was administered. The location of the reaction and how long the symptoms lasted are important, but the priority is determining the type of reaction the client experienced. Asking whether any other family members have the same allergy will not provide the nurse with useful information.
B)The nurse should ask the client to provide more information about the type of reaction that occurred when the penicillin was administered. The location of the reaction and how long the symptoms lasted are important, but the priority is determining the type of reaction the client experienced. Asking whether any other family members have the same allergy will not provide the nurse with useful information.
C)The nurse should ask the client to provide more information about the type of reaction that occurred when the penicillin was administered. The location of the reaction and how long the symptoms lasted are important, but the priority is determining the type of reaction the client experienced. Asking whether any other family members have the same allergy will not provide the nurse with useful information.
D)The nurse should ask the client to provide more information about the type of reaction that occurred when the penicillin was administered. The location of the reaction and how long the symptoms lasted are important, but the priority is determining the type of reaction the client experienced. Asking whether any other family members have the same allergy will not provide the nurse with useful information.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Health History as Part of a Nursing