A client is prescribed a topical antipruritic cream for multiple bug bites. The client asks the nurse if the cream will stop the pain and itch. How should the nurse respond?

a. The medicine contains benzocaine to stop the pain.
b. The pain will stop when the itching stops.
c. The pain should stop within a day.
d. The cream will work after the burning and stinging sensation subsides.


a. The medicine contains benzocaine to stop the pain
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a. The medication has benzocaine to stop the pain.
b. The itching does not necessarily correlate to pain. .
c. The amount of time that the pain will last will vary among clients. .
d. Pain may persist after the burning and stinging sensation subsides. .

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