A school nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent client about the management of acne. Which of the following should the nurse include in the Instructions?
Clean the face with an antibacterial soap twice each day.
Express comedones by gentle squeezing; then cleanse with alcohol.
Clean the face gently with a mild soap once or twice each day.
Avoid foods with a high-fat content such as French fries and chocolate
The Correct Answer is C
A. Using antibacterial soap may be too harsh and could irritate the skin.
B. Expressing comedones (popping pimples) is not recommended as it can lead to scarring and infection.
C. Cleaning the face gently with a mild soap is appropriate for managing acne and preventing irritation.
D. Although diet can affect acne in some cases, avoiding foods like French fries and chocolate is not a proven method for acne control.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Tricuspid atresia causes underdevelopment of the right side of the heart and does not result in increased pulmonary blood flow.
B. Pulmonic stenosis causes obstruction of blood flow to the lungs, not an increase in blood flow.
C. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect that allows blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle, increasing blood flow to the lungs and causing pulmonary congestion.
D. Transposition of the great arteries results in two separate circulations, one for oxygenated and one for deoxygenated blood, and does not increase pulmonary blood flow
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Elevating the legs on a pillow helps reduce swelling and discomfort while the cast is healing.
B. Heat therapy should not be applied to the casted area, as it could cause skin irritation or burns.
C. Casts should not be removed for bathing unless specifically ordered by the provider.
D. Encouraging the infant to crawl or bear weight on the affected leg is not appropriate until the cast is removed and healing is complete.
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