A 14-year-old boy is asking the nurse about how to decrease his atopic dermatitis. Which of the following statements is an appropriate teaching?
1. Wear loose cotton clothing.
2. Apply moisturizers 2 to 3 times a day.
3. Use mild soap for cleansing.
4. Keep warm and be in a moist environment while asleep.
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1. Loose clothing may increase the dermatitis.
2. Moisturizers may irritate the area and increase the dermatitis.
3. Soap may irritate the area and increase the dermatitis.
4. Keeping warm and moist overnight will increase the healing rate.
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