The nurse is bathing a patient with poison ivy. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Bathe the patient with warm water.
b. Maintain a room temperature of 78° to 80° F to prevent chills.
c. Cover vesicles with gauze dressings.
d. Pat skin dry.
D
Patting the skin dry will decrease irritation and will not break vesicles. Heat (both water and room temperatures) will exacerbate itching. Vesicles should not be covered with dressings.
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