The nurse would explain to a client that effective treatments for severe pruritus include (Select all that apply)
A) oral corticosteroids.
B) sealing emollients.
C) tricyclic antidepressants.
D) topical antihistamines.
E) topical corticosteroids.

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Sealing emollients, applied immediately after a warm bath or soak, can be used with or without other topical medications. Tricyclic antidepressants can be used as they have a high binding capacity for H? receptors and are especially useful in clients who would benefit from both the antidepressant and the antihistaminic effect.

The Nurse Would Explain to a Client That Effective Treatments