An adolescent client with acne should be taught by the nurse to:
1. Apply moisturizing lotions or creams
2. Wash the face and hair daily with very warm water and soap
3. Use a depilatory to remove excess hair
4. Add moisture to the air with the use of a humidifier
ANS: 2
The client with acne should be taught to wash the hair and skin thoroughly each day with very warm water and soap to remove oil. Moisturizing lotions or creams should not be used, as they tend to clog pores and make the acne worse. It is not recommended to use a depilatory to remove excess hair. Adding moisture to the air with the use of a humidifier is an appropriate intervention for the client with dry skin, not acne.
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