Which preoperative finding should the nurse report immediately to the rest of the health care team?
1. No prior patient history or family history of malignant hyperthermia
2. Patient's age greater than 70
3. Heart rate of 88 beats per minute
4. Latex allergy
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Rationale 1: A patient history or family history of malignant hyperthermia would be critical information to relay to the health care team, but the fact that this patient does not have a history is not critical information.
Rationale 2: A patient who is older than 70 may have some increased surgical risks, but this would not require immediate communication with the health care team.
Rationale 3: A heart rate of 88 beats per minute is within normal limits.
Rationale 4: A patient who has a latex allergy will require special accommodations to ensure that there is no contact with products that contain latex.
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