A client with chronic renal failure comes to the clinic for a visit. During the visit, he complains of pruritus. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Try washing clothes with a strong detergent to ensure that all impurities are gone."
B) "When you shower, use really warm water and an antibacterial soap."
C) "Keep your showers brief, patting your skin dry after showering."
D) "Liberally apply alcohol to the areas of your skin where you itch the most."

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Keeping showers brief and patting the skin dry after showering can help prevent further irritation to the skin. Using strong detergents or antibacterial soap can actually exacerbate pruritus, while applying alcohol can be drying and irritating to the skin.

A Client with Chronic Renal Failure Comes to the Clinic