The nurse's first response when told by a client during an assessment interview that he "can't take furosemide (Lasix)" is to ask:

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It is important to document the type of allergic reaction, when the patient had it, how long it lasted, and how it was treated. Determining whether the health care provider is aware of the allergic reaction or when the medication was last taken does not have precedence over assessing the client's reaction to the medication since neither has a direct bearing on the management of a similar reaction. Evaluating the client's understanding of the reaction is appropriate but not as an initial response.

The Nurse's First Response When Told by a Client During