Nurse Ivy is implementing a teaching plan to a group of adolescents regarding the causes of acne. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing statement regarding the cause of this disorder?
a. “Acne is caused by oily skin”
b. “The actual cause is not known”
c. “Acne is caused by eating chocolate”
d. “Acne is caused as a result of exposure to heat and humidity”
Answer B.
The actual cause of acne is unknown. Oily skin or the consumption of foods such as chocolate, nuts, or fatty foods are not causes of acne. Exacerbations that coincide with the menstrual cycle result from hormonal activity. Heat, humidity, and excessive perspiration may play a role in exacerbating acne but does not cause it.
a. “Acne is caused by oily skin”
b. “The actual cause is not known”
c. “Acne is caused by eating chocolate”
d. “Acne is caused as a result of exposure to heat and humidity”
Answer B.
The actual cause of acne is unknown. Oily skin or the consumption of foods such as chocolate, nuts, or fatty foods are not causes of acne. Exacerbations that coincide with the menstrual cycle result from hormonal activity. Heat, humidity, and excessive perspiration may play a role in exacerbating acne but does not cause it.