Pathology Your patient with chronic renal failure reports pruritus. Which instruction should you include in this patient’s teaching plan? A Rub the skin vigorously with a towel B Take frequent baths C Apply alcohol-based emollients to the skin D Keep fingernails short and clean 💡 Explanation Your patient with chronic renal failure reports pruritus. Which instruction should you include in this patient’s teaching plan? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Keep fingernails short and clean