Which term is used to describe intense itching?
a. purpura
b. pustule
c. petechiae
d. pruritus
d
Explanation:
a. purpura: purplish-red bruises usually occurring in people with fragile skin
b. pustule: raised spot on the skin containing pus
c. petechiae: flat, pinpoint, purplish spots from bleeding under the skin
d. pruritus: correct
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