When asked about drug allergies, a patients says, "I cant take sulfa drugs because I'm allergic to them." Which question should the nurse ask next?
A. "Do you have any other drug allergies?"
B. "Who prescribed that drug for you?"
C. "How long ago did this happen?"
D. "What happened when you took the sulfa drug?"
Answer: D. "What happened when you took the sulfa drug?"
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Fill in the blanks with correct word