A patient comes to the ambulatory surgery center for an elective procedure this morning. While giving the admission history, the patient states she is allergic to latex. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse at this time?
a. Removing all latex products from the patient's room
b. Using powdered gloves when providing care to this patient
c. Informing the surgeon that the patient has type I hypersensitivity to latex
d. Questioning the patient about symptoms experienced in the past with latex
ANS: D
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