A nurse admits a patient to ambulatory surgery.The patient's history includes multiple surgeries over the last 10 years.In addition, when the patient wears antiembolism stockings or has tape on the skin, a rash develops.Which action does the nurse take initially?
A) Use sterile gloves to provide care to this patient.
B) Remove latex products from the patient's room.
C) Inform the surgeon about the patient's hypersensitivity to latex.
D) Gather additional information about potential allergies.
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