A Nurse Is Providing Self-Care Education to a Patient Who

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing self-care education to a patient who has been receiving treatment for acne vulgaris. What instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?

A) Wash your face with water and gentle soap each morning and evening.
B) Before bedtime, clean your face with rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad.
C) Gently burst new pimples before they form a visible head.
D) Set aside time each day to squeeze blackheads and remove the plug.