A nurse is caring for a client who developed severe contact dermatitis from poison ivy exposure 3 days ago. The client has extensive vesicular lesions on both arms and legs with significant pruritus. Which nursing intervention should be implemented first?

• 1 Apply cool, wet compresses to affected areas for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours ✓ 정답
• 2 Administer prescribed oral antihistamines to reduce systemic allergic response
• 3 Apply topical corticosteroid cream to all affected areas immediately
• 4 Encourage the client to take warm baths with oatmeal to soothe the skin

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