A child is brought to the clinic by his mother. The mother states he has been at Boy Scout camp. The child has a rash on his face, arms, and legs. The child states it itches severely. The child has probably come in contact with:
A) latex gloves.
B) a food to which he is allergic.
C) chlorine in the pool.
D) poison ivy.
Ans: D
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The external or internal irritants can cause skin reactions. The irritants may be chemical, such as poison ivy.
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