CNAMB Practice Questions - Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Exam

During preoperative assessment, a patient reports an allergy to shellfish. What is the MOST important nursing action?

Cancel the surgical procedure immediately without notifying the surgical team Document the allergy and notify the surgical team Administer prophylactic antihistamines without orders Assume the patient is allergic to all medications

Correct Answer:

Document the allergy and notify the surgical team

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