The nurse applies clean white cotton socks over the hands of a patient with contact dermatitis. What should the nurse explain to the patient about the purposes of this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cotton allows air movement.
b. White cotton has no dye in the material.
c. White cotton prevents the wounds from spreading.
d. The cotton will absorb the drainage from the wounds.
e. Scratching is less during sleep when the area is covered.
ANS: A, B, E
Cotton allows air movement. White cloth is less irritating than those with dyes. Scratching is decreased during sleep with the use of gloves/mittens or by covering affected area. C. D. The use of white cotton socks over the hands of a patient with contact dermatitis is not done to prevent the wounds from spreading or to absorb the drainage from the wounds.
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