مريض عنده يرقان انسدادي ويشتكي من حكة شديدة. أي إجراء تمريضي مناسب؟

A client with obstructive jaundice has severe itching. Which nursing action is appropriate?

1. Warm woollen clothing to protect the skin
2. Keep nails short, use moisturiser and lukewarm showers
3. Long hot showers to relieve the itching
4. Rub the skin with alcohol several times a day to dry the itch

Answer: B) Keep nails short, use moisturiser and lukewarm showers. Itching comes from bile salts in the skin. Lukewarm water, emollients, short nails and cotton clothing reduce itch and scratching; cholestyramine may be prescribed.