A Client on Interferon Therapy Is Reporting Severe Skin Itching

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client on interferon therapy is reporting severe skin itching and irritation.What actions does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Apply moisturizers to dry skin.
• B) Apply steroid creams to the skin.
• C) Bathe the client using mild soap.
• D) Help the client with a hot water bath.
• E) Teach the client to avoid sunlight.

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

Nutritional support given intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, used for individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by oral or enteral routes.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often affecting the legs, feet, or abdomen.

Septicemia

A serious bloodstream infection caused by bacteria, leading to systemic inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.

Fat Emulsions

A mixture used in intravenous feedings to provide patients with essential fatty acids and calories.