A nurse has developed severe contact dermatitis with burning, itching, cracking, and peeling of the skin. The nurse should be instructed to:
A) Wear powdered latex gloves
B) Wash hands with antibacterial soap
C) Maintain room temperature at 80° F
D) Keep hands well moisturized
Ans: D
Feedback: Treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis must be individualized. Guidelines for treatment include decreasing itching and scratching by wearing cotton fabrics, washing with a mild detergent, humidifying dry heat in the winter, maintaining room temperature at 20° to 22° C or 68° to 72° F, using antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, and avoiding animals, dust, sprays, and perfumes. Keeping the skin moisturized with daily baths to hydrate the skin and the use of topical skin moisturizers are encouraged.
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