A patient who works outdoors has frequent contact dermatitis flares secondary to exposure to plant irritants. The patient asks the nurse how to minimize these episodes. The nurse will counsel this patient to perform which action?

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Cleansing the skin immediately after any contact with plants can help to minimize exposure to plant irritants and reduce the risk of contact dermatitis flares. Applying topical glucocorticoid medication prior to exposure may be helpful, but it is not a preventative measure. Systemic diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is not a long-term solution and may cause drowsiness, and calamine lotion may not be effective at preventing exposure to plant irritants.

A Patient Who Works Outdoors Has Frequent Contact Dermatitis Flares