Case: Acne
L.M. is a 16-year-old girl who is visiting the dermatologist foracne treatment.
Subjective data
- States she has had acne on and off for the past 5 years
- Has tried over-the-counter creams and remedies with nosuccess
- Enjoys tanning and uses indoor tanning beds
- Mother present for a medical treatment procedure
Objective data
- Pustules on the forehead, chin, and bilateral cheeks withblackheads scattered throughout
- Arms and legs bronze color
- No edema
Questions
- What other assessments should be included for thispatient?
- What are the risk factors associated with tanning?
- What health promotion teaching should be included for thispatient?
- From the readings, what is the most probable cause ofacne?
- What are three nursing diagnoses?
- What should the nurse consider related to the cause ofacne?
- What interventions might be included in the plan of care forthis patient?
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