A patient tells you that he is allergic to poison ivy and that while burning it yesterday he accidentally inhaled some of the smoke. He awoke today to find a red rash on the back of his left hand and is concerned. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented, with easy respirations and a blood pressure of 128/70 mm/Hg. Which of the following actions should you take next?
a. Tell him you are calling an ALS ambulance for him.
b. Assist him with his epinephrine auto-injector.
c. Obtain a medical history using the SAMPLE acronym.
d. tell him the rash probably has nothing to do with inhaling the smoke.
Answer: c
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