A child has had contact with some poison ivy. The school nurse understands that the full-blown reaction should be evident after how many days?
a. 1 day
b. 2 days
c. 3 days
d. 4 days
ANS: B
The full-blown reaction to poison ivy is evident after about 2 days, with linear patches or streaks of erythemic, raised, fluid-filled vesicles; swelling; and persistent itching at the site of contact.
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