When evaluating the effectiveness of a client's nursing care, the nurse first reviews the expected outcomes identified in the plan of care. What action should the nurse take next?

During the admission assessment to the hospital, a male client reports that he is allergic to latex, penicillin, and bananas. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

After a seven-day treatment with an IV antibiotic, the healthcare provider discharges a client from the hospital and writes a prescription for an oral antibiotic. While providing discharge instructions, the nurse notes that the dosage for the oral antibiotic is significantly higher than the IV antibiotic. Which resource should the nurse use first in resolving the situation?

The nurse observes that a client on a clear liquid diet has a cup of coffee on the breakfast tray. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client, who speaks very little English, is being seen in the emergency department following an automobile accident. The client's sibling offers to act as an interpreter and asks about the laboratory results. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?