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A Patient States That He Is Allergic to Poison Ivy

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A patient states that he is allergic to poison ivy and was burning it yesterday when he accidentally inhaled some of the smoke. Today, he awoke and found a red rash to the back of his left hand and called 911. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented, with easy respirations, and a blood pressure of 128/70 mmHg. Your next action would be to:


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Long-Term Goals

Long-term goals are objectives set to be achieved over an extended period, typically involving strategic planning and sustained effort towards significant achievements.

Nursing Diagnosis

The clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, which provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions.

Informal Planning

The process of making plan in a less structured or formal way, often relying on mental preparation or flexible guidelines rather than detailed documentation and rigorous procedures.

Emergency Department

A specialized department in hospitals that provides immediate treatment to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.

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