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Bob-Dole

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An adolescent visits the health clinic for advice regarding acne. The nurse tells this patient that to deal with the increased oil production he should:
 
  A. use an over-the-counter preparation.
  B. use shaving cream before shaving facial hair.
  C. wash his face and hair daily with soap and hot water.
  D. use a moisturizer with a sunscreen every morning.

Question 2

A patient presents to an ambulatory care clinic complaining of a lack of energy and tiredness. One of several assessments the nurse wants to make is a diet history.
 
  To perform a home diet history the nurse instructs the patient to keep a journal of: A. all food for the last 5 days.
  B. only solid food for 3 days.
  C. all food for 3 days, including weekends.
  D. only solid food for 3 days, including weekends.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The patient should use cosmetic preparations sparingly and should use prescribed topical antibi-otics and treatments prescribed by physician or health care provider. He should avoid using of creams because oils tend to accumulate in the pores and make the condition worse.

Answer to Question 2

C
The home diet history is conducted over a 3-day period of time, including a weekend day. All food ingested is measured.



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