A Client Calls the Clinic to Report Exposure to Poison

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client calls the clinic to report exposure to poison ivy and an itchy rash that is not helped with over-the-counter antihistamines.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Antihistamines do not help poison ivy."
• B) "There are different antihistamines to try."
• C) "You should be seen in the clinic right away."
• D) "You will need to take some IV steroids."

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