What Is the Rationale Behind Recommending That a Patient with Pruritus

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale behind recommending that a patient with pruritus bathe only as necessary to reduce itching?

A) Frequent bathing with soap may dry the skin and cause more itching.
B) Bathing less often allows dead skin and oil to collect on the surface of the skin to keep it smooth.
C) The humidity in the air during a shower can intensify pruritus.
D) Both A and C