The nurse is advising a 20-year-old college sophomore with acne ...

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The nurse is advising a 20-year-old college sophomore with acne vulgaris. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Avoid all chocolate.
  b. Wash your face gently with mild soap.
  c. Scrub your face with a soft brush.
  d. Gently express clogged sebum from your pores.

Question 2

For which patient would the nurse question an order for isotretinoin (Accutane)?
 
  a. A 20-year-old epileptic man with nodular acne and epilepsy
  b. A 22-year-old pregnant woman with se-vere acne
  c. A 46-year-old woman on oral contracep-tive pills with cystic acne
  d. A 50-year-old hypertensive man with cys-tic acne

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Answer to Question 1

B
The patient should keep his face clean and dry by washing with gently with mild soap and water. Although evidence exists that caffeine could potentially cause flare-ups, strict diet restrictions are no longer recommended. Scrubbing the face with a brush can cause irritation, and squeezing pustules can lead to infection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Accutane is considered a teratogen and can cause fetal malformations. Patients of childbearing age must be on a contraceptive.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[okolip]

Gracias!