The nurse is teaching a patient who has severe skin allergies how ...

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The nurse is teaching a patient who has severe skin allergies how to treat and prevent rashes. Which of the following are recommended teaching guidelines? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Take hot baths or showers.
  B) Do not use make-up.
  C) Wear clothing made of wool.
  D) Rinse clothes in clear water.
  E) Lightly slap the itching area.
  F) Keep fingernails short.

Question 2

The client has a bed board on the bed. The nurse educator asks the student the purpose of the bed board. What is the best response by the student nurse?
 
  A) Used to prevent the bedclothes from touching all or part of the client's body
  B) Used to prevent clients from falling out of bed
  C) Used to help the client to change position while in bed
  D) Used to support the body in correct alignment

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Answer to Question 1

D, E, F
Feedback:
The client with pruritus should rinse clothes in clear water and avoid using fabric softeners, starch, and antistatic chemicals. The client should lightly slap instead of scratch the areas, and keep the fingernails short to prevent scratching the rash. Baths and showers should be cool, nonallergenic makeup can be worn, and cotton instead of wool clothing should be worn.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
A bed board may be placed under the mattress to support the body in correct alignment. A bed cradle is a frame used to prevent the bedclothes from touching all or part of the client's body. Side rails (safety rails) are bed rails that not only prevent clients from falling out of bed, but also help the client to change position while in bed.

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