Practice Question
A client with generalized pruritus is admitted to your unit. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to alleviate the client's discomfort?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Advise the client to apply lotion to the skin immediately after drying off from a bath.
Rationale:
🟨 Moisturizing immediately after bathing helps seal in hydration, which is vital for clients with pruritus or dry skin.
🟨 Lotions soothe the skin and reduce itching and scratching, preventing skin breakdown and infection.
🟨 Hot showers and abrasive scrubbing can exacerbate skin irritation and worsen pruritus.
🟨 Loose clothing is preferred to avoid friction against sensitive skin.
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This question is from Custom: N2100 Summer 25 Exam 5 which contains 45 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. To avoid dehydration and maintain hydration levels.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
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