Question

A parent calls the nursing triage line during the evening. The parent says that a 7-year-old was found playing in an area with poison ivy and asks what to do. Which is the most important instruction to give the parent?

Answer 1

Answer: Wash the skin where the contact occurred

Explanation:

Ivy causes an itchy and blistering rash that may prompt the parents to apply some kind of ointment on the area but , undoubtedly,the most important instruction to give the parent is to wash the skin where the contact occurred.On average, no other other indication should be given until the child is taken to see a doctor.