The nurse recommends which of the following types of
therapeutic baths for its antipruritic action?
a) Colloidal (Aveeno, oatmeal)
Aveeno or oatmeal baths are recommended to decrease itching
associated with a dermatologic disorder.
b) Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
Baking soda baths are cooling but dangerous. The tub gets very
slippery and a bath mat must be used in the tub.
c) Water
Water baths have the same effect as wet dressings, not known to
counteract itching.
d) Saline
Saline baths have the same effects as saline dressings, not known to
counteract itching.
therapeutic baths for its antipruritic action?
a) Colloidal (Aveeno, oatmeal)
Aveeno or oatmeal baths are recommended to decrease itching
associated with a dermatologic disorder.
b) Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
Baking soda baths are cooling but dangerous. The tub gets very
slippery and a bath mat must be used in the tub.
c) Water
Water baths have the same effect as wet dressings, not known to
counteract itching.
d) Saline
Saline baths have the same effects as saline dressings, not known to
counteract itching.