An Eighth-Grade Student Appears in the School Infirmary with a Skin

An eighth-grade student appears in the school infirmary with a skin manifestation that itches. He states that it began on the way to school after he took a shortcut through a field. The nurse performs a skin assessment and finds areas of erythema with streaks and patches on both legs. She determines that he is exhibiting signs of contact dermatitis. What is the first action that the nurse should take?

A) Alert the child's parents.
B) Apply cool, wet compresses.
C) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
D) Contact medical help by notifying the child's health-care provider.