A client develops inflammation of the skin after being exposed to poison oak. This reaction is:
1. Contact dermatitis.
2. Actinic keratosis.
3. Atopic dermatitis.
4. Urticaria.
Contact dermatitis.
Rationale: Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin related to exposure to an irritant or allergen in the environment. The reaction to poison oak is an allergic contact dermatitis. Actinic keratosis is related to skin exposure to the sun. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. Urticaria is most often related to an allergic reaction to medications, foods, or insect bites.
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