The nurse is planning care for a patient with dermatitis. What interventions should be included in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pat the skin dry after bathing
b. Apply cool moist compresses
c. Encourage a high-protein diet
d. Provide skin care first thing in the morning
e. Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching
ANS: A, B, C, E
The patient's skin should be patted dry after bathing to prevent further trauma. Cool moist compresses should be applied to relieve inflammation and itching. A high-protein diet promotes healing. Keeping fingernails short helps prevent scratching. D. Skin care should be provided at bedtime to promote comfortable sleep.
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