A client informs the nurse that he is very allergic to poison ivy but loves to go camping and has several camping trips planned for the summer months. What suggestions can be made to protect against poison ivy?
A) Calamine lotion prior to the exposure of the poison ivy and any time skin gets wet
B) Bentoquatam 5% (Ivy Block) applied 15 minutes prior to exposure and every 4 hours
C) Vinegar and water applied to the skin every 2 hours
D) Take diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg prior to the camping trip.
B
Feedback:
To protect against poison ivy, clients can apply bentoquatam 5% (Ivy Block) to the skin 15 minutes prior to exposure and at least every 4 hours as long as risk of exposure continues. The cream forms a protective layer on top of the skin. Calamine lotion can be used for the itching related to poison ivy exposure. Vinegar and water is not an effective way to manage the prevention of poison ivy. Benadryl will not protect against poison ivy.
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