A nurse is teaching a client who has a newly documented latex allergy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale: A. “I will remove dairy products from my diet.” Dairy products (milk, cheese) are not cross-reactive with latex proteins. Avoiding them does not reduce allergic risk. B. “I will remove gluten from my diet.” Gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) is unrelated to latex allergy. Removing gluten provides no benefit. C. “I will remove peanuts from my diet.” While peanuts can cause severe allergies, they are not associated with latex cross-reactivity. D. “I will remove bananas from my diet.” Bananas, avocados, kiwis, chestnuts, and papayas contain proteins structurally similar to latex allergens. This is known as latex–fruit syndrome, where eating these fruits can trigger allergic reactions in latex-sensitive individuals.