What intervention should the nurse teach the client to obtain relief from pruritus?
A. "Avoid activities and environments that increase perspiration."
B. "Drinking alcoholic beverages will decrease stimulation of the itch receptors."
C. "Wear tight, warm clothing to restrict airflow to the areas and decrease stimula-tion of the itch receptors."
D. "Avoid immersing the affected areas in water by taking sponge baths instead of showers or tub baths."
A
Pruritus is exacerbated by poor skin hydration, increased skin temperature, perspiration, and va-sodilation.
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