The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including cow's milk, peanuts, and latex. The nurse's priority responsibility in preparing for this child would include:
1. Evaluating the hospital room for equipment containing latex.
2. Ordering an EpiPen for the child.
3. Notifying dietary of the milk and peanut allergy.
4. Placing a sign on the door which identifies all allergies.
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Rationale 1: This is appropriate as latex allergies can be life threatening. Many pieces of medical equipment may contain latex.
Rationale 2: Nurses do not prescribe or dispense medication, so this is inappropriate.
Rationale 3: This action should be taken but is not the priority.
Rationale 4: Depending on hospital policy, there may be some sign to indicate allergies, but this is not the priority.
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