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itchingor pruritusStimulation of nerve endings in the skin, usually incited by histamine, that evokes a desire to scratch. It is often transient and easily relieved. Pathological itching with skin changes usually signals dermatologic disease. Generalized itching without skin changes can occur in systemic diseases (e.g., metabolic and endocrine conditions, cancer, drug reactions, and kidney, blood, and liver diseases). Dry skin often itches. Treatment depends on cause. |
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The addition of an antiseptic such as ethyl alcohol helps prevent itchiness and also serves as a drying agent. Nurses are responsible for educating the patient to report any shortness of breath, shivering, pain, rashes or itchiness, or general feeling of unwellness. itchiness and a feeling of tautness), it can increase their vulnerability to infections and other adverse skin conditions, which are more difficult to heal in people of advanced age. |
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