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Use warm water when bathing or washing skin.
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Hot water increases pruritus
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Prevent dry skin.
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Avoid soap, preparations with alcohol, and use an emollient to keep skin moist and decrease/reduce purities.
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If indicated have patient use mittens.
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This helps prevent scratching. Pt with encephalopathy may not understand the need to avoid scratching.
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Measures to prevent skin/tissue breakdown.
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Turn Q 2, alternating pressure mattress, frequent skin assessment. Frequent position changes help to relieve pressure and promote circulation.
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Administer prescribed antihistamines cautiously.
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Decreased liver function increases the risk for altered drug responses.
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Malnutrition, protein deficiency and edema.
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These factors increase risk for tissue breakdown in patients with liver failure.
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