The Nurse Is Preparing to Instruct a Person with Pruritus

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to instruct a person with pruritus caused by jaundice about the care of the skin. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?

• A)Take another antihistamine if the itching continues.
• B)Use soap when bathing.
• C)Apply lotion to keep the skin moist.
• D)Bathe with hot water.

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Definitions:

Fibrous

Composed of or characterized by fibres, especially in the context of connective tissues.

Elastic

A property of materials that can return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.

Osseous Union

The process by which the ends of broken bones heal and fuse together through the formation of new bone tissue.