A Patient Who Is Scheduled for Surgery in a Week

A patient who is scheduled for surgery in a week tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas, kiwifruit, and latex products. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A) Notify the dietitian about the food allergies.
B) Alert the surgery center about the latex allergy.
C) Reassure the patient that all allergies are noted on the medical record.
D) Ask whether the patient uses antihistamines to reduce allergic reactions.