The Patient with Herpes Zoster Has Pruritus and Reports Difficulty

The patient with herpes zoster has pruritus and reports difficulty resting at night. Which of the following interventions will best aid the patient?

A) Encourage the patient to take prescribed antipruritic agents approximately one hour before bedtime.
B) Massage the irritated skin areas with lotion.
C) Apply powder to the lesions.
D) Use heavy bed linens to avoid chilling at night.