In obtaining a past history as part of a history of present illness (HPI), the nurse asks the client about allergies to drugs, animals, insects, and other environmental agents. In addition to this information and asking about how the reaction is treated, which is the most important allergy-related information that the nurse should inquire about?

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Knowing the type of reaction that occurred with exposure is the most important allergy-related information as it can provide crucial information about the severity and potential future reactions to the allergen. The location where the reaction occurred and duration of symptoms can also provide important information, but not as crucial as the type of reaction. Knowing whether other family members have the same allergy can be helpful in determining genetic risk factors but may not be as relevant in managing the client's current symptoms.

In Obtaining a Past History as Part of a History