Nursing – Rash

PATIENT INFO:
Krista Hampton, 25 years old female that comes to the office after a hiking trip with her boyfriend. She presents with a erythematous itchy rash that measures 10×12 CM on her bilateral inner thighs, as well as a left inner arm rash. She states that on her trip she was exposed to various types of plants (during her hike through the woods), as well as animals and insects as she did not wear proper hiking attire/clothes. She also says that she used the hot tub with her boyfriend during this trip. Ms. Hampton also used a brand new suntan lotion. She denies pain at this time. Describes the rash as itchy, tender and kind of swollen.
Primary Diagnosis
Allergic Contact Dermitis.
****YOU NEED TO COMPLETE/ANSWER THE FOLLOWING PLAN BASED ON THE DIAGNOSIS PROVIDED (ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS):
Additional laboratory and diagnostic tests
Consults:referrals to specialists?
Therapeutic modalities: pharmacological and nonpharmacological management.
Health Promotion:Address risk factors as appropriate. Consider age-appropriate preventive health screening.
Patient education: Explanations and advice given to patient and family members, specific to todays problem.
Disposition/follow-up instructions:when the patient is to return sooner, and when to go to another facility such as the emergency department, urgent care center, specialist or therapist.
References (minimum of 3, timely, that prove this plan follows current standard of care). A clinical guidelines book, epocrates, or other professional sources are fine You may NOT use your textbook as a reference for any documents in this course.

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