The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient who has come to the clinic with symptoms of contact dermatitis
The nurse asks the patient questions related to the onset of the contact dermatitis. Which of the following types of contact dermatitis requires light exposure in addition to allergen contact to produce immunologic reactivity?
A) Allergic
B) Irritant
C) Phototoxic
D) Photoallergic
Ans: D
Feedback: Photoallergic reactions require light exposure in addition to allergen contact to produce immunologic reactivity. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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