The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about care for acne. The nurse should include which ...

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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 vigorous scrubbing 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 (a pea-sized dose).
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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