Author Question: A patient has pruritic skin. Which of the following nursing interventions would not apply for this ... (Read 16 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient has pruritic skin. Which of the following nursing interventions would not apply for this patient?

a. administration of anti-inflammatory agents as indicated
b. administration of antihistamines as indicated
c. use of soothing agents such as oatmeal baths
d. use of alcohol to prevent infection of the skin

Question 2

The nurse is answering questions posed by a client who has a colostomy. The client is concerned about continued problems with stool odor. The nurse asks the client to recall foods eaten during the previous day.

Which of the following meals should be discussed with the client with regard to the concerns voiced? 1. Breakfast consisting of cold cereal, milk, toast, and peaches
2. Lunch consisting of a cod fish sandwich, potato chips, and a pickle spear
3. Dinner consisting of baked chicken, a poppy seed roll, baked potato, and sliced tomatoes
4. Snack consisting of cheese and crackers

srodz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Management strategies include routine use of emollients to keep the skin soft and supple, and use of soothing agents such as oatmeal baths during episodes of itching. Itching that does not respond to simple strategies mandates a dermatologic referral and may require treatment with anti-inflammatory agents or antihistamines. Alcohol will further dry the skin and should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

2. Lunch consisting of a cod fish sandwich, potato chips, and a pickle spear

Rationale:
Fish is an odor-producing food. The remaining choices are not associated with odor or gas production.