The nurse is caring for a client who 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 which of the following conditions?
A)Skin atrophy
B)Lichenification
C)Skin varicosity
D)Keloid formation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Reports Chronic