The nurse instructs a patient with vitiligo who is receiving phototherapy to:
1. expose himself to the sun for several hours before treatment to acclimate the skin surface.
2. wear protective clothing.
3. wear loose clothing such as sleeveless T shirts and shorts after the treatment.
4. leave sunglasses off after treatment so that the eyes can more quickly accommo-date.
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Eight hours before and after each treatment the patient should wear protective clothing, sun-glasses, and sunscreen to decrease added UV exposure from other sources.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1128
OBJ: 6 TOP: Phototherapy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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