Select the Discharge Instructions by the Nurse to a Client

Multiple Choice

Select the discharge instructions by the nurse to a client diagnosed with pruritus that most increase the effectiveness of a prescribed emollient.

A) Apply the medication at night before you go to bed.
B) To keep it in contact with the skin longer, wrap the area with a gauze dressing after applying the cream.
C) Apply the cream immediately after a bath or shower.
D) To protect your skin from the drying effects of hot water, apply the cream just before you take a bath or shower.