The nurse's first response when told by a client during an assessment interview that they "can't take furosemide (Lasix)" is to ask:

Question

a. "Is your healthcare provider aware that you are allergic to Lasix?"
b. "Can you describe what happened when you took Lasix?"
c. "When was the last time you took Lasix?"
d. "Have you any question regarding your reaction to Lasix?"

Answer 1

ANS: B
It is important to document the type of allergic reaction, when the patient had it, how long it lasted, and how it was treated. Determining whether the healthcare provider is aware of the allergic reaction or when the medication was last taken does not have precedence over as-sessing the client's reaction to the medication since neither has a direct bearing on the man-agement of a similar reaction. Evaluating the client's understanding of the reaction is appro-priate but not as an initial response