Impaired Comfort—pruritis
State in which an individual experiences an uncomfortable sensation in response to a noxious stimulus (Carpenito, 1993) Defining Characteristics: Verbalization or demonstration of discomfort, itching, reddened irritated skin Related Factors: Chemical irritants, dry skin NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification) Suggested NOC Labels Comfort Level Client Outcomes States he or she is comfortable, itching relieved Explains methods to decrease itching NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification) Suggested NIC Labels Pruritis Management Nursing Interventions and Rationales 1. Determine cause of pruritus (e.g., dry skin, contact with irritating substance, medication side effect, insect bite, infection, symptom of systemic disease). The etiology of pruritus helps direct treatment. Pruritus may be caused by serious illnesses such as renal failure, liver failure, malignancy, or diabetes (Eaglestein, McKay, Pariser, 1994), as well as by dry skin and various skin condit...