An African American patient has reoccurring folliculitis on the face. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do about this health problem?
1. Practice good hygiene.
2. Shave daily.
3. Shave very closely.
4. Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Correct Answer: 1
Careful hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods to reduce the spread of infection. All patients should be taught the importance of hand hygiene, but it is even more important for the patient with a bacterial infection. There is no evidence that daily shaving will reduce folliculitis. There is no evidence that shaving closely will reduce folliculitis. There is no evidence that shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth will reduce folliculitis.
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