A Patient Who Has Not Had Any Prior Surgeries Tells

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?

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

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