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During afternoon rounds, the nurse finds a male client using a pencil to scratch inside his knee-to-...

During afternoon rounds, the nurse finds a male client using a pencil to scratch inside his knee-to-toe cast. The client is complaining of severe itching in the ankle area. Which action should the nurse take?
  • A.Allow him to continue to scratch inside the cast with a pencil.
  • B.Give him a sterile metal object to use for scratching instead of the pencil.
  • C.Encourage him to avoid scratching, and obtain an order for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if severe itching persists.
  • D.Obtain an order for a sedative, such as diazepam (Valium), to prevent him from scratching.

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