A patient tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin.Which of the following would be the nurse's best response to this information?

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Note both the allergen (medication,food,or contact agent,such as fabric or environmental agent)and the reaction (rash,itching,runny nose,watery eyes,difficulty breathing).In the case of a drug,the symptom should not be a side effect but a true allergic reaction.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Is Allergic to Penicillin.Which