NCLEX-PN

Category - Basic Care

A client with kidney failure complains of severe skin itching due to excretion of urate crystals through the skin. Which intervention is the most effective in relieving skin itchiness resulting from kidney failure?
  1. Application of alcohol to itchy areas
  2. Use soap when bathing
  3. Bathe the client with warm water
  4. Application of skin moisturizer to itchy areas
Explanation
Answer: D - The most effective intervention in alleviating skin itchiness is to prevent drying. Application of skin moisturizers can relieve itching, whereas alcohol and soaps worsen the itch, as they promote skin drying. Cool water can relieves skin itchiness.
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