A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Rationale: A. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinette: Clients with latex allergies are at risk for serious reactions from contact with latex-containing equipment. Covering cords and tubing with a stockinette helps prevent direct skin exposure to latex, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction. B. Schedule the client for the last surgery of the day: Clients with latex allergies should be scheduled as the first surgery of the day to minimize their exposure to airborne latex particles and reduce contamination from previously used equipment or surfaces. C. Choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration: Rubber injection ports often contain latex, which can trigger severe allergic reactions. For clients with latex allergies, non-latex or latex-free alternatives must be used for all fluid and medication administration. D. Have phenytoin IV readily available: Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to manage seizures and is not specifically indicated for treating allergic reactions. Epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction.