The Nurse Applies Clean, White, Cotton Socks Over the Hands

The nurse applies clean, white, cotton socks over the hands of a patient with contact dermatitis. What should the nurse explain to the patient about the purposes of this intervention? (Select all that apply.)

A) Cotton allows air movement.
B) White cotton has no dye in the material.
C) White cotton prevents the wounds from spreading.
D) The cotton will absorb the drainage from the wounds.
E) Scratching is less during sleep when the area is covered.