A patient is being cared for by a home-health nurse. The patient has jaundice and is complaining of pruritus. Which of the following interventions can the patient implement to reduce pruritus?
Explanation
• To reduce pruritus related to bile salt accumulation, the patient should keep his house cool, wear loose clothing, use tepid water for bathing, use mild soaps, and take antihistamines
• Hot water, alkaline soaps, and tight clothing can irritate the skin, making pruritus worse