Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further discussion about the causes and treatment of acne?
A. "There must be something else wrong here; only teenagers get acne."
B. "If I am careful not to pick or squeeze the pimples, chances of scarring are re-duced."
C. "These pimples cleared right up when I was taking an antibiotic for bronchitis."
D. "Even though my skin is inflamed around the acne lesions, I should not use cor-tisone cream on it."
A
Acne can occur at any age.
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