An older adult patient reports simple xerosis with mild pruritus. The nurse educates her on the importance of
a. applying a lanolin-rich cream and avoiding scratching the areas.
b. taking warm baths and gently rubbing of affected areas with a terrycloth towel.
c. minimizing ingestion of fried foods and use of an antihistamine cream.
d. avoiding bath oils and allowing the skin to air-dry after bathing.
A
The nurse suggests that the patient apply emollients (e.g., Lubriderm, Moisturel, or Eucerin lotion or cream), which have more lanolin or oily substances than many commercial lotions. Time should be planned to teach the patient and family about etiologic factors and the importance of not scratching. The other options are not helpful and will not decrease the itching.
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