A patient with a history of pruritis says, "The itching seems to improve when I take my allergy medicine." The nurse realizes that this is most likely because
1. the allergy medication is reducing histamine release.
2. the patient is distracted from the itching because of the allergies.
3. the patient's pruritis is improving.
4. the patient is taking other medication the nurse is not aware of.
Correct Answer: 1
The irritant that causes the itching releases histamine. Antihistamines may relieve pruritis for some patients. The allergies are the cause of the itching. Pruritis is improving as a result of the medication blocking the histamine release. There is no indication the patient is taking other medications.
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