Posted: January 29th, 2018

Chronic renal failure patient reports pruritus. Which 3 best instructions should you include in this patient’s teaching plan?

Your patient with chronic renal failure reports pruritus.

Which instruction should you include in this patient’s teaching plan?

1. Rub the skin vigorously with a towel
2. Take frequent baths
3. Apply alcohol-based emollients to the skin
4. Keep fingernails short and clean