Question

Which instruction would the nurse include for a patient who has recurrent raised red wheals and pruritic hives from urticaria 9. "Use an antiseptic soap on the rash "Wear woolen clothes that have full sleeves 2 "Bathe with hot water for a few days." 3 Maintain a food diary to identify triggers"

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Ans 4: Maintain a food diary to identify triggers

Hives ( urticaria ) are itchy, red welts that results from skin reaction.Urticaria is characterized by transient , itchy, elevated,edematous wheals or red pappules.Hives may be caused by some food allergens like nuts, chocolates ,tomatoes , eggs , fish , milk etc.Fresh food causes urticaria more often than cokked food.Many food additives and other certain foods can also cause hives.Therefore keep a diary of what, where and how you eats to reconize or identify the triggers .