An adolescent patient is concerned about the presence of facial ...

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An adolescent patient is concerned about the presence of facial acne. What should the nurse teach the patient about the cause of this skin disorder?
 
  A) Caused by thyroid gland secretions
  B) Develops because of poor personal hygiene
  C) Caused by the activation of androgen hormones
  D) Appears when there is a vitamin deficiency from an inadequate diet

Question 2

A mother is concerned that a school-age child will pick up the habit of smoking because so many children in the school smoke. What should the nurse instruct the mother about this behavior?
 
  A) Be a role model and do not smoke.
  B) Remind the child that smoking costs money.
  C) Discuss other tobacco choices that can be used instead.
  D) Explain that the child can experiment with smoking when older.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Acne is a self-limiting inflammatory disease that involves the sebaceous glands, which empty into hair shafts. One cause for the development of acne is an increase in androgen levels, which cause sebaceous glands to become active. Acne is not caused by thyroid gland secretions. Acne does not develop because of poor personal hygiene; although, poor hygiene can make acne worse. Acne is not caused by a vitamin deficiency.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
To discourage use of tobacco by school-age children, parents need to be role models of excellent nonsmoking health behavior in hopes children will follow their good example. Explaining that smoking costs money might not make an impact on a school-age child's decision to start smoking. Discussing other tobacco choices is inappropriate because smokeless tobacco also has associated health risks. The child should be encouraged to refrain from smoking throughout life.

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