Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas writes the nursing diagnosis of 'risk for altered skin integrity related to pruritus.' Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Short fingernails prevent scratching from pruritus (due to jaundice), reducing skin breakdown risk. Turgor, antifungal creams, and bony prominences are unrelated.