NCLEX Question of the Day

May 12, 2026

Reduction of Risk Potential QID 99

A patient with a history of severe peanut allergy is admitted to the hospital for elective surgery. The patient is concerned about potential exposure to allergens during their hospital stay. What comprehensive nursing interventions can be implemented to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction during the hospitalization?

A:
Establishing an allergen-free environment, educating the healthcare team about the patient’s allergy, ensuring the patient wears an allergy alert bracelet, reviewing all dietary trays and medications for potential allergens, and having emergency medications readily available.
B:
Assuring the patient that allergic reactions are rare in hospital settings and require no special precautions.
C:
Relying solely on the allergy alert in the medical record to prevent exposure to peanuts.
D:
Encouraging the patient to educate the staff and monitor their own dietary trays for potential allergens.

Explanation

Comprehensive interventions like establishing an allergen-free environment, educating the healthcare team, ensuring the patient wears an allergy alert bracelet, reviewing dietary trays and medications, and having emergency medications available are crucial to reducing the risk of an allergic reaction. Assurances without action, relying solely on medical record alerts, or placing the responsibility on the patient are inadequate measures to ensure safety.

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