The nurse instructs a client to use benzocaine to soothe the itching and pain related to an insect bite. Benzocaine is considered to be what type of dermatologic agent?
A) Anesthetic
B) Pain relief
C) Soothing
D) Antiseptic
A
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Anesthetics are sprays, lotions, or creams used for pruritus (itching) and pain from wounds, minor burns, prickly heat, chickenpox, insect bites, and sunburn. Pain relief drugs are lotions and solutions that provide temporary pain relief, soothing emollients relieve itching and aid in healing mild skin irritations, and antiseptics are germicidal agents.
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