A patient who has not had any prior surgeries tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about allergies to avocados and bananas. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

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Certain food allergies (e.g.,eggs,avocados,bananas,chestnuts,potatoes,peaches)are related to latex allergies. When a patient is allergic to latex,special nonlatex materials are used during surgical procedures. The staff will need to know about the allergy in advance to obtain appropriate nonlatex materials and have them available during surgery. The other actions also may be appropriate,but prevention of allergic reaction during surgery is the most important action.

A Patient Who Has Not Had Any Prior Surgeries Tells