The nurse is conducting a health history during the nursing assessment. The client states to the nurse, "I am allergic to penicillin." Which assessment question is most appropriate to learn more about the client's allergy?
A) "Where did you experience the reaction?"
B) "What type of reaction occurred?"
C) "How long did your symptoms last?"
D) "Do any other family members have this same allergy?"
Answer: B
The nurse should ask the client to expand about the type of reaction that occurred when the penicillin was administered. The location of the reaction and how long the symptoms lasted are important but the priority is determining the type of reaction the client experienced. Asking if any other family members have the same allergy will not provide the nurse with useful information.
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