A patient has developed severe contact dermatitis with burning, itching, cracking, and peeling of the skin on her hands. What should the patient be instructed to do?
A) Wear powdered latex gloves
B) Wash hands with antibacterial soap
C) Maintain room temperature at 80 F
D) Keep hands will moisturized
Ans: D
Feedback: Treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis must be individualized. Guidelines for treatment include decreasing itching and scratching by wearing cotton fabrics, washing with a mild detergent, humidifying dry heat in the winter, maintaining room temperature at 20 to 22°C or 68 to 72°F, using antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, and avoiding animals, dust, sprays, and perfumes. Keeping the skin moisturized with daily baths to hydrate the skin and topical skin moisturizers is encouraged.
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