Multiple Choice
The nurse is teaching a client with contact dermatitis of the arms and lower legs about ways to decrease pruritus. Which of the following information would the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cool, wet cloths or dressings can be used to reduce itching.
B) Take cool or tepid baths several times daily to decrease itching.
C) Add oil to your bath water to aid in moisturizing the affected skin.
D) Rub yourself dry with a towel after bathing to prevent skin maceration.
E) Use of an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine with sedative effects can reduce scratching.
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