To relieve the discomfort of pruritis related to dry skin, the nurse should focus on:
1. encouraging the patient to talk to the primary care physician about the problem.
2. encouraging the patient to take a tepid bath and use moisturizers.
3. teaching the patient that this is an expected consequence of aging.
4. a medication regimen to control the discomfort.
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Because the itching from pruritus is caused by loss of oils in the skin, the patient should be encouraged to take tepid baths, use moisturizers, and avoid overuse of antiperspirants, soaps, perfumes, and long hot baths.
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