Which of the following information should the nurse recommend be included in the patient's teaching plan for a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity due to contact dermatitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use cool washcloths over affected area to ease itching.
b. Keep fingernails short.
c. Take baths with an oatmeal solution.
d. Avoid washing affected area with brown soap.
e. Rub affected area roughly, but do not scratch.
f. Use oil-in-water lubricants for skin dryness.
ANS: A, B, C, F
Teach not to scratch skin to prevent the spread of dermatitis and infection development. Ease itching with cool washcloths and oatmeal baths, and keep fingernails short to avoid injury to skin if scratching occurs. Oil-in-water lubricants tend to be the most effective for skin dryness.
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