A client is diagnosed with acne. The client expresses concern to the nurse that he has not yet been placed on medication. The nurse explains to the client that the initial nonpharmacologic approach for treating acne vulgaris includes:
a. application of large doses of vitamin A.
b. application of large doses of vitamin C.
c. cleansing of the skin gently several times a day.
d. vigorously scrubbing skin in the morning and at bedtime.
ANS: C
Gentle cleansing is one of the chief nonpharmacologic treatments of acne.
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