Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who is brought to the urgent care clinic following exposure to poison ivy 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Flush the area with cold, running water.
Rationale:
🔷 Decontamination with water removes urushiol from poison ivy.
🔷 Reduces severity by stopping absorption of the allergen.
🔷 Immediate action limits spread and severity.
🔷 Symptom treatments (lotions, steroids) come after cleansing.
🔷 Early flushing is most effective for prevention.
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Answer Choices:
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
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