What should the nurse include when planning care for a patient experiencing pruritus associated with decompensated liver disease? Select all that apply.

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1. Cholestyramine binds and prevents the accumulation of bile acids under the skin, reducing pruritus.
2. Colestipol binds and prevents the accumulation of bile acids under the skin, reducing pruritus.
3. Diphenhydramine relieves symptoms of pruritus and has a mild sedative effect.
4. Keeping the nails short will reduce the injury caused when scratching the skin because of pruritus.
5. Restricting fluids will not help reduce pruritus caused by decompensated liver disease.

What Should the Nurse Include When Planning Care for a Patient