What is pruritus related to in the patient diagnosed with hepatitis?
a. Decreased fat intake
b. Poor appetite and therefore poor protein intake
c. Accumulation of bile salts under the skin
d. Altered urinary output of bile
C
Bile salts accumulate under the skin, causing irritation.
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