Aclient Who Is Scheduled for Surgery in a Week Tells

Aclient 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 of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take?

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