A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and cannot keep from continuously scratching them. The nurse will plan to implement interventions to decrease the risk for

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Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin frequently. Scratching is not a risk factor for skin atrophy, keloid formation, and varicosities.

A Patient Reports Chronic Itching of the Ankles and Cannot