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.
C
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.
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