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Bob-Dole

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is educating a patient with acne rosacea that has facial erythema and telangiectases. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Drink 4 ounces of wine daily to promote vasodilation.
  b. Wash your face at least three times daily.
  c. Avoid direct sunlight.
  d. Apply tea bags to the affected areas.

Question 2

The nurse is bathing a patient with poison ivy. Which action is most appropriate?
 
  a. Bathe the patient with warm water.
  b. Maintain a room temperature of 78 to 80 F to prevent chills.
  c. Cover vesicles with gauze dressings.
  d. Pat skin dry.


peilian

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Avoiding direct sunlight will reduce the symptoms. Factors that cause facial flushing precipitate worsening. Tea, coffee, alcohol (especially wine), caffeine-containing foods, spicy foods, sun-light, and emotional stress cause flare-ups. Washing the face too frequently can lead to skin irri-tation and dry skin.

Answer to Question 2

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Patting the skin dry will decrease irritation and will not break vesicles. Heat (both water and room temperatures) will exacerbate itching. Vesicles should not be covered with dressings.


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