The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about care for acne vulgaris. Which of the following should be included in this teaching session? Select all that apply
1. Wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day.
2. Use astringents and vigorous scrubbing.
3. Avoid picking or squeezing the lesions.
4. Apply tretinoin (Retin-A) liberally.
5. Avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
1, 3, 5
Rationale:
1. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
2. Using astringents and scrubbing vigorously can exacerbate acne.
3. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
4. Tretinoin (Retin-A) should be applied sparingly (pea-size doses).
5. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
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