This is a dermatitis that develops from contact with uroshiol from poison ivy, oak, or sumac plant. Poison ivy, oak and sumac are most common allergy in the country claiming half the population and sensitivity to uroshiol can develop at any time. And a person who contacts with ivy, oak or sumac appears to react slightly different to all the remedies.
Assessment :
How is the nursing intervention?
When a person is suspected contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac, do these steps:
- Cleanse the skin of the plant oils
- Apply cool, wet dressing with Burow’s solution to relieve itching
- Apply lotion or topical corticosteroid as prescribed, and
- Oral corticosteroid for severe reaction as prescribed
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