The nurse follows which of the following guidelines when providing skin care and protection for bathing a patient with pruritus?
A) Lather well with antibacterial soap.
B) Use the friction of a towel rub to stimulate the skin.
C) Keep the patient cool, especially at night.
D) Provide a hot bath for 35 to 45 minutes.
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient should be kept cool, especially in the evening. Soap for sensitive skin only should be used. A patient who is suffering from pruritus should avoid skin maceration and may take tepid baths for no longer than 30 minutes.
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