An Older Client Is Observed Scratching and Rubbing White Ridges

question 20

Multiple Choice

An older client is observed scratching and rubbing white ridges on the skin between fingers,on the wrists,in the axillae,and around the waist.Which is the nurse's priority intervention?

• A) Placing the client in a single room
• B) Administering an antihistamine
• C) Assessing for allergies
• D) Applying cold compresses

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